In Action
Council members work together by doing this to approve/ pass a bill, what is this process called?
Voting
What is the title of the person who serves as the executive leader of Baltimore?
The Mayor
Who leads the City Council?
The City Council President
List 2 Baltimore city services
Baltimore police dept, fire dept, 311 call center, Enoch pratt library, youth works, parks, health dept, water, etc.
What is the program, supported by Aliemma Kanu and Zeke Cohen that gives Baltimore teens paid summer jobs and teaches about government?
Youthworks
This is a public event where citizens share their opinions on a proposed law.
A hearing
What building does public meetings, hearings, and lawmaking happen in?
City hall
If the Mayor is unable to serve, who becomes acting Mayor?
The City Council President
What public service can you reach by dialing 3-1-1?
Baltimore’s non-emergency city services line
What is the cities governments role in funding museums like the Walters? List one.
- The city government has a partnership with the Museum- they act as a partial owner. It owns 3/5 of the buildings at the Walters
- The museum stewards or takes care of the city owned property (3/5) buildings on the public’s behalf
- The government helps to ensure that the Museum remains a free, public institution which also means that the museum has to be more transparent and responsive to the community
Council members often meet in small groups to study issues and receive input, what is this called?
Committees
How many years is the Mayor’s term in Baltimore?
4 years
How many City Council Districts does Baltimore have?
14
What group must approve the city’s budget?
The board of estimates
What tool helps residents find their district and representatives?
Baltimore city district lookup tool
If a mayor says no to a bill, they do this.
Veto it
What iconic room in City Hall is often used for official meetings and press events?
The Rotunda
What is the title of someone elected to represent a district?
Council member
What document outlines the city’s planned spending each year?
The City Budget
What department oversees rec centers and city parks?
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
What is a rule passed by the City Council called?
An ordinance
What office is responsible for keeping official city records and city council minutes?
The Office of the City Clerk
Who represents District 1?
Mark Parker
What department handles trash, recycling, and street cleanin?
Department of Public Works
What 2 districts represent most of West Baltimore
Districts 7 and 9