Public Health & Environment Committee

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2337 148 1897, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m4382ba08c7c4c30bff11016d57e4364d

TL;DR

The Public Health & Environment Committee held a public hearing on Baltimore's response to the opioid crisis, bringing together city agencies, healthcare providers, and community advocates to discuss challenges and potential solutions. The hearing focused on identifying service gaps and exploring policy approaches to address addiction and overdose prevention. The meeting was recessed and will reconvene in September 2025.

Key Decisions

  • Opioid Crisis Public Hearing Tabled
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEM SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. LO25-0021 City’s Response to the Opioid Crisis For the purpose: to provide a platform for city agencies, healthcare providers, and community advocates to discuss ongoing challenges, identify service gaps, and explore policy solutions to enhance Baltimore’s collective response to opioid addiction and overdose prevention.
    Legislative Oversight

    Hearing recessed; to reconvene in September 2025.(TBA)

  6. ADJOURNMENT
  7. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC