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local-government2 years ago

"New Baltimore City Council bill shifts power to homeowners for outdoor gas regulator installation"

The Baltimore City Council is considering a bill that would require public service agencies to obtain permission before installing gas meters and regulators on private property. This comes after residents and utility executives clashed over Baltimore Gas and Electric's plans to install outdoor gas pressure regulators on the facades of private homes. Councilman Eric Costello has announced his intention to introduce legislation banning regulators from buildings with five or fewer residential units. BGE's plans have faced opposition from residents, who argue that the regulators damage homes, pose safety risks, and lower property values. A class-action lawsuit has temporarily halted BGE from installing more regulators, and three residents were arrested for protesting gas shutoffs, though charges were dropped.

via Baltimore Sun|
#baltimore-city-council#baltimore-gas-and-electric#gas-regulators
energy2 years ago

"Baltimore City Council Takes Stand Against BGE Rate Hikes"

The Baltimore City Council has passed a resolution opposing rate hikes proposed by Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). Councilman Zeke Cohen introduced the resolution, urging the Maryland Public Service Commission to reject BGE's multiyear rate plan, which would increase gas distribution rates by 61% and electric distribution rates by 31% over three years. Cohen argues that the plan is unnecessary, costly to ratepayers, and harmful to the environment. BGE disputes Cohen's claims, stating that the plan would result in a 5% average annual increase in residential bills. The utility argues that the rate increases are necessary to fund gas infrastructure upgrades and meet Maryland's decarbonization goals. The PSC has scheduled a hearing on the matter.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#baltimore-city-council#baltimore-gas-and-electric#energy
crime2 years ago

"Baltimore City Council Holds Hearing on Delayed Police Response to Mass Shooting"

The Baltimore City Council's Public Safety Committee has announced that it will hold an oversight hearing on July 13 to examine the responses of the police and other agencies to a mass shooting that occurred during an annual block party in South Baltimore. Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley admitted that the police were "too late" in addressing the need for more resources in the area before the shooting took place. Community members and leaders have criticized the police department's lack of presence at the event, and there are calls for accountability for the breakdown in security and safety protocols. The police are still searching for suspects, and a reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

via Baltimore Sun|
#baltimore-city-council#community-safety#crime
politics2 years ago

Baltimore City Council proposes restrictions on pronoun use and facial recognition technology.

The Baltimore City Council is considering new legislation that would prohibit "the willful use of incorrect names or pronouns" in an effort to enforce pronoun use across the city. The legislation would use anti-discrimination laws to include "gender identity" and would apply to employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and places of public accommodation, including health facilities. The proposed rules would allow people to use the bathroom of their choice based on their gender identity and prohibit health institutions from denying an individual "the right to wear or be dressed in clothing, accessories, or cosmetics that are allowed for any other individual." Religious institutions are exempted from the bill.

via Fox News|
#anti-discrimination-laws#baltimore-city-council#gender-identity