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Mayor Brandon Scott urges backing for downtown pilot to boost Baltimore recovery

Ways and Means Committee · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Sponsor Delegate Mark Edelson and Mayor Brandon Scott urged a favorable report on HB 12‑32, a downtown Baltimore pilot to attract investment, support small businesses and reverse post‑pandemic commercial declines after testimony that downtown lost hundreds of millions in assessed value.

Delegate Mark Edelson introduced House Bill 12‑32 as a narrowly targeted downtown pilot to accelerate revitalization and support small and locally owned businesses in Baltimore's central business district. "This is a focused, data driven approach that allows us to test strategies, measure outcomes, and scale what…

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