FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
Monday is my last full day as Mayor of Baltimore City, and as I look back over my past seven years as Mayor, I take great pride in all that we have accomplished together.
Through new ideas and innovative initiatives, we have relentlessly sought to create a government that is more efficient, more transparent, and more responsive.
We have endured trials and tribulations, we have weathered storms, literally, including blizzards, a derecho, and an earthquake – but count it all joy -- because our defining moments have made the hard-won victories all the more meaningful.
I am proud of the direction Baltimore is headed and the hard work we have done to ensure we grew the City in a positive way. We’ve reduced property taxes to the lowest levels in decades; built the first new schools in over a generation; the first new recreation centers in over a decade; reduced our structural deficits by half; increased our bond rating to the highest levels since the 1960’s; reduced unemployment by a third and added new jobs.
Collectively, we have restored the critical foundation for our city’s growth, from its finances to our citizens’ trust in government. We have created opportunity, inspired hope, and of most importance, momentum.
As the leader of nearly 12,000 employees, I want to take a moment to recognize the City of Baltimore workforce who have supported me throughout my term as Mayor, past and present. These are the tireless individuals who keep the wheels turning across our city with an impeccable work ethic; proud citizens who are known to go above and beyond the call of duty to enhance the quality of life for every Baltimorean.
Because of your efforts, we have safer streets, better schools, stronger neighborhoods, a growing economy, innovative government and a cleaner, healthier city.
It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as Mayor of my hometown, and I am thankful that this experience helped enrich my relationship with every one of you as we put Baltimore on a path to lead our region, nation and world into the future.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor
City of Baltimore
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Medallion for Meritorious Service Awards Ceremony
This week Mayor Rawlings-Blake honored and recognized some of Baltimore's most dedicated public servants with the inaugural Mayor’s Medallion for Meritorious Service award.
Public service is a noble profession, but, for a different type of glory. Those of you honored have performed consistently, and with limited to no fanfare, and in some cases with limited resources. I established this award to give recognition to City employees who are known to go above and beyond to accomplish a task, or assist a citizen in need, or implement a program designed to enhance the quality of life for every Baltimorean.
Each of the honorees were nominated by their colleagues, their peers, the people they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with every day. On behalf of your co-workers and a grateful city, I say “Thank you.” The Citizens of Baltimore appreciate you. Your family appreciates you. Your colleagues appreciate you. And, I appreciate you. I am very grateful for your work every day to provide the best government for the citizens of Baltimore. (CHARM TV CITIZEN HUB)
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Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake reflects on legacy
Rawlings-Blake said she hopes to keep her post as the secretary for the Democratic National Convention, and she’ll appear on ABC news as an analyst. She's also joined a speakers’ bureau. "I'm looking forward to talking about crisis management, how to lead through a crisis, issues with women in leadership, talk about the fiscal leadership and the challenges that cities face,” she told ABC2 News. Hear Rawlings-Blake speak more about her legacy on ABC2 News Friday at 11 p.m. (WMAR 2)
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