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Baltimore Council launches charter review committee, aims to ready amendments for 2026 ballot
Summary
The Baltimore City Council—harter Review Special Committee held its first hearing to introduce members and agency partners, outline dozens of proposed charter changes across structural, procedural and financial categories, and set an internal timeline targeting priority amendments for the November 2026 ballot.
The Baltimore City Council—harter Review Special Committee convened its first public hearing, with Chair Ryan Dorsey saying the panel will "scrub every section of the charter" and hold listening sessions across the city as it develops proposed amendments.
The committee includes Chair Ryan Dorsey (Council District 3), Vice Chair John Bullock (9th District), Councilman Jermaine Jones (12th District), Councilwoman Odette Ramos (14th District) and Council President Zeke Cohen. Staff and agency representatives present included Ethan Navar (staff), Ben Gouthorn (Department of…
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