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Baltimore City Comptroller. Authority: Friends of Bill Henry - Leah Abrams, Treasurer. *This is not an active profile.*

Baltimore, MD
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
6 months
After careful consideration, I'll stop using Twitter (or X). As a government official, I won't align with a platform fostering anti-semitism & hate. Find me on threads, Instagram, Facebook, our office's website, and in real life—despite its under-utilization in today's society.
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
4 years
Thank you, Baltimore. I won’t let you down.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Good morning!
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
5 years
Baltimore is a safe city. If you are a Baltimore City resident in need of legal immigration assistance or if you or someone you know is detained - please see the below research. Share widely.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Have a safe and healthy weekend. Don’t do this.
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(((Alex Holt)))
3 years
This is so irresponsible:
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Seen in DC - I couldn’t imagine a better reuse!
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Meals updates for Baltimore City Schools! Please spread the word!
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Today starts my term as your Comptroller. I’m intimately aware that I am taking public office at a time when trust in elected officials is extremely low.
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
For over ten years, I have made the case that youth development is public safety and for over ten years, each police commissioner I have served with has privately agreed with me.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Congratulations to Baltimore’s Ace Hardwares in Canton, Fed Hill, and Waverly for becoming employee-owned! Employee ownership helps generate wealth for workers & strengthens our local economy. I’m excited for your next adventures!
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
4 years
If you are constantly reading the news, and are feeling overwhelmed, Baltimore's own Pro Bono Counseling project can help. Call in between 10:00-2:00 to talk to a counselor - for free. If you leave a message, it will be returned. The number to call is 410-825-1001.
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3 years
I have absolutely no doubt that if thousands of darker-skinned folk had stormed the nation’s capitol, they would not have left upright and with souvenirs.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Universal Basic Income.
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Andy Ellis
3 years
If you had the power to make one policy for Baltimore City and you knew it would be implemented, what would it be?
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
There are a lot of ways I could break down how this response is factually incorrect, but my ears are still ringing from this dog whistle. More TK...
@jemillerbalt
Jayne Miller
3 years
. @MayorBMScott has asked the Governor to ensure more Covid vaccine for older City residents Today the Governor, at new vaccine site at M &T Bank Stadium, dismissed the question..saying City has gotten "far more than they are really entitled to" City Health got 3500 doses for week
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
What’s poppin? #audits @DaBabyDaBaby
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
“You know, I've always thought that technology could solve almost any problem...”
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
You know what would be really bad for our economy? Flooding the courts with evictions & creating a tidle wave of homelessness. MD has the money. I encourage @GovLarryHogan to act now on these demands.
@PublJusticeCntr
Public Justice Center
4 years
Only 23 days until evictions start in MD — in the middle of a pandemic! MD has $1.3 Billion in fed funds. 52 orgs and over 500 residents today demand that @GovLarryHogan provide #MDHousingRelief now: 1) extend and expand eviction moratorium, 2) $175 million as a down payment /1
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
The hottest day of the year will be July 27th. I decide these things now.
@baltimoresun
The Baltimore Sun
3 years
Artscape will not be held for the second straight summer, organizers say.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Today I learned that I am the 17th Comptroller of Baltimore City. Two comptrollers have died in office, giving me about a 12% likelihood of kicking the bucket while holding this job. Glad by superpowers kicked in...😄
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Comptroller Bill
2 years
I have spent a lot of time examining the limited public details on Renew Baltimore & here's what I have come up with: it will not work as quickly as the proponents are implying and could cause serious damage to Baltimore City for years to come.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Happy New Year's Eve!! You made it through the year! Keep it up, by staying home. I mean it!
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Some of my colleagues and I are working to identify specific funding currently proposed to the Police Department and re-channel it to other agencies whose work also makes Baltimore City safer.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Next Tuesday, I will be sworn in as Baltimore City's Comptroller. I hope you can (virtually) join in -
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
3 years
Congrats @TaharkaBros ! Worker-owned is the way to go!
@baltimoresun
The Baltimore Sun
3 years
The Hampden-based ice cream maker officially becomes a worker-owned cooperative, joining the growing ranks of such companies in a city that’s becoming an incubator for this unique style of business.
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
4 years
“To set the city on that better path, to grapple with shrinking government revenues during the coronavirus pandemic and to challenge conventional wisdom, we endorse Bill Henry as Baltimore City Comptroller.” It’s an honor.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
I’ve come across a lot of “blasts from the past” as I’ve been cleaning out the district office, but I don’t think anything is going to top this.
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
This was the most important election of our lifetime. While results are still coming in across the country, I’m glad that here, in Baltimore City, voters decisively embraced change. Thank you.
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Comptroller Bill
2 years
Apparently Pigtown is mulling over a rebranding exercise… #Goattown
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
When your ballot comes, or when you go to vote, you will have a lot of questions. Here’s a bit of background on Questions A-D-
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
I'm excited to share some updates on my transition to being Baltimore City's next Comptroller. Erika McClammy will be joining my office in December as the Deputy Comptroller. Celeste Amato will be leaving Maryland Philanthropy Network to lead our team as my Chief of Staff.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
To everyone planning on attending super bowl parties this weekend, please don’t. Stop the spread & stay home!
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
If we pay for it, if we audit it, then there is no reason why we shouldn't control it.
@ACLU_MD
ACLU of Maryland
3 years
Maryland needs to return control of the BPD to Baltimore City residents. It is unjust, absurd, and racist that Baltimore City taxpayers, who are primarily Black, fund the BPD but don't control BPD. @SenBillFerg @SpeakerAJones @VAtterbeary @LukeClippinger #mdga21
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
A reminder that City Hall is closed to the public.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
This morning, I abstained from voting on the FY22 Preliminary Budget at the Board of Estimates. I ran on a platform of change. One that promised collaborative leadership and a new level of transparency, accessibility, and accountability to our citizens and taxpayers. 1/
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
@riccimike
Michael Ricci
4 years
Governor Hogan cast his #VoteByMail last week: Turned off by Trump, Maryland’s GOP governor casts write-in vote for Ronald Reagan
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Comptroller Bill
2 years
*He has risen*
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
This morning, we closed our Senior Staff meeting with the following inspirational quote: “We should all strive to be more like the health department.”
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Comptroller Bill
5 years
Baltimore County pays LESS than Baltimore City for water because of a 1972 court agreement. Howard County pays less. Charles County pays less. Carroll County pays less. All less than Baltimore City. If we are working towards equity, this ain’t it. #WaterisaHumanRight
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
There’s a lot to be said about the city’s budget. That’s why I introduced 19-0379 Ordinance of Estimates - so the City Council can have power to move $$ around in the budget. We’re having a work session this Wednesday at 3pm on the charter amendment. Hope to have your support!
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
So, @jack , what does a Comptroller have to do to get verified here? #VerificationFeedback
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Today’s release of an extensive water billing investigation put a fine point on what we already know: our water billing system is not serving Baltimore well. 1/
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
It's a formality, but I wanted to share: tomorrow, 12/8 at 1:59pm I will be resigning from my seat on the City Council in advance of taking the oath of office for Comptroller of Baltimore City.
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Today's the first day of 5 days of budget hearings. Here are the some things you should know-- Hearings generally go from 9am to 9pm each day. They will be accessible via Webex. Call-In/video information is listed here: .
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Don’t play stupid games. You will win stupid prizes. Stay home for the Super Bowl, please!
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Be a good neighbor. Wear the mask.
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Happy Election Day! Or, as some call it, last-minute voting! In MD, the polls are open until 8pm. If you aren’t registered, you can still register at any voting center. And please, if you have your mail in ballot, drop it off at a ballot dropbox today.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Make sure you thank a union worker today. Happy #MayDay !
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
This afternoon, I'll be sworn in as Baltimore City's Comptroller. After a brief ceremony with my family, I'll meet the press outside City Hall to discuss my initial plans. Hope you can join me. 2pm,
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Comptroller Bill
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Thank you, Baltimore! We've left it all on the field. Now, let's build a transparent and accountable government that better meets the needs of city residents.
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Baltimore, I think it’s time we’ve had a talk...
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Comptroller Bill
2 years
And here, we have the newest employee to our office, may I present, PEANUT.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Trump’s lead in Georgia this morning:
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
There are a lot of policies and procedures that need to change to make this the standard. But for now, this is great news!
@emilyasullivan
emily sullivan
3 years
news from Mount Royal Soaps: Baltimore is ditching its old soap supplier and sourcing local!
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Comptroller Bill
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Every time the BOE approves a legal settlement regarding the Gun Trace Taskforce, my office gets asked, "How much has that cost the City?" So we created a tracker to show the devastating impact this has had on our bottom line.
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Comptroller Bill
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Historically, as we have grown the Police Department, we have done so by defunding other entities whose work is also vital to maintaining our communities. This has resulted in mission creep for the police, who are routinely expected to do work that they are not properly prepared-
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Comptroller Bill
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This week I was interviewed on Mobtown Ballroom’s weekly live stream about my campaign for Baltimore City Comptroller. The viewers sent in memes that are too good not share..(thread)
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
The City is providing 100 job coaches to Youthworkers to help them telework, which is probably something we could of all used...
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
4 years
Personally, I hope this effort will be a collaborative one, with the City Council, the Police Department, and the Mayor’s office all working together to arrive at the best possible balance for Baltimore.
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Thanks to everyone - ❤️ Henry campaign
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
The City Council immediately adopted my resolution calling on @GovLarryHogan to allocate at least $175 million for rental assistance + eviction prevention. MD has $1.3 billion on COVID-19 funds that could be used to provide this aid. We need to step up.
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
3 years
Baltimore! Got questions? Ask them! Tomorrow I'll be holding an AMA on @reddit r/baltimore at 12pm. See you there!
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
1 year
The Ravens should be sponsored by a high blood pressure medication at this point.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Each year, the City Auditor (in collaboration with the Department of Finance) produces the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) & the Single Audit, outlining the City's overall financial health. See where the money resides:
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
4 years
I am honored to announce that I am endorsing my good friend, State Senator @jillpcarter , for the 7th Congressional District race. Jill has a track record of taking on the hard issues and winning. We need her in Washington!
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
3 years
If the state distributed the vaccine equitably, by targeting the counties that have the highest density of frontline/Phase 1A-C Individuals, then Baltimore would be receiving far more vaccines than our meager allotment.
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
2 years
Baltimore has lost three heroes today. My heart goes out to the families and friends of our fallen firefighters. Please keep them and everyone at the BCFD in your prayers as they deal with this devastating loss. 🙏🏾
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Substantive police reform necessitates two things: local control of the Baltimore Police Department & a repeal of LEOBR.
@jufj
JUFJ
3 years
Comptroller-elect @BillforBmore states his support for repealing LEOBR and getting local control back in our city's police department. This is another top priority this year - thanks @BillforBmore for your commitment!
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
7 years
Lots of people here, fighting for the soul of the Democratic Party! #KeithForDNC
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3 years
Abu el Banat.
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
3 years
Happy pi day! Celebrate responsibly!
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
My statement on today's revelation that 2 Chic Boutique filed a false tax return in 2016
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
4 years
Then let me repeat my often-used response: "Apparently, the fifteen members of the City Council are capable of trying to address more than one of Baltimore City's problems at a time." 😮
@emilyasullivan
emily sullivan
4 years
Mayor Young makes his version of an often-heard criticism of progressive City Council members: "I would expect the council to be more concerned about violence and murders in the city of Baltimore" than renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day
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Comptroller Bill
6 years
Who knows a place that makes cheap bumper magnets?
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Publicly, none has been willing to voluntarily give back funding which could be more effectively invested in our communities, reducing the root elements of crime.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Walks outside, turns around, looks at this video instead.
@RecNParks
Baltimore Rec & Parks
3 years
🌞 Good Morning from the greenhouses at Cylburn Arboretum!
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
To everyone in the streets tonight sharing your anger, pain, and sadness over George Floyd and other victims of police brutality. I hear you, I see you. Wear a mask and march on.
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
4 years
Did you know that Maryland offers a student loan tax credit? If you have at least $20,000 in undergraduate and/or graduate student loan debt, & have at least $5,000 in outstanding student loan debt - you are eligible. Apply by September 15th!
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
#HappyPrimeDay to 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, 97, 101, 103, 107, 109, 113, 127, 131, 137, 139, 149, 151, 157, 163, 167, 173, 179, 181, 191, 193, 197, 199...
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
3 years
Happy birthday @MayorBMScott ! I believe - but you can correct me if I’m wrong, the first picture was taken right after you were told you have to be at least 25 years old to be Mayor. Glad you are almost there!
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
4 years
As a City Schools parent & a City Council member, I completely support a virtual start for the Fall 2020 semester. But we can’t do this without high speed internet for all students & staff. We need to bridge the digital divide.
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
3 years
This job isn't ease-y.
@emilyopilo
Emily Opilo
3 years
Baltimore's Board of Estimates has been arguing over an easement for at least a half hour now. Fun times.
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Comptroller Bill
5 years
“It’s estimated that about 95% of Baltimore City is not ADA compliant.” We have to do so much better.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
This morning, @MayorBMScott , @Nick_Mosby and I sent a letter to @GovLarryHogan asking him to reverse his decision to halt federally-funded unemployment benefits nearly 2 months early. We urge him to take immediate action. Read the full letter here:
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
In the absence of a federal response, @MayorBMScott made the incredibly hard but necessary decision today to close indoor dining and place new COVID-19 restrictions on our City. I wholeheartedly support his executive order.
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Five years ago, after Freddie Grey's death and the uprising that followed, I stood in the City Council chambers and said that my greatest fear was not that there would be more rioting. 1/
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Comptroller Bill
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Okay 2020 - that’s it. I want to thank you for facilitating some important leadership changes, but for the most part, you were awful and I’m glad you’re over. Looking forward to 2021! #weredonehere
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Why can't we make it policy for BPD supervisors to just *not* assign an OT shift to an officer who is out on paid leave? Isn’t that the common sense thing to do?
@OIG_Baltimore
Baltimore City OIG
3 years
NEW OIG REPORT: Investigation alleging mismanagement of overtime resources by Baltimore City Police. Read more, #FightFraud #PeoplesInvestigator
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Comptroller Bill
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This isn’t fiscal responsibility or small government. It’s robbery. It’s robbing the future of Maryland’s students.
@mdhousedems
MD House Democrats
4 years
Today, Gov Hogan rejected the 10 yr #Blueprint4MD – an EDU plan for our students In the midst of hundreds of millions of hours of learning loss during the #COVID19 pandemic we have no plan to support our students who, in some zip codes, were already behind the curve in learning
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Don’t shut down your AC unless you want a heat wave next week. That’s how it works.
@ethanfmcleod
Ethan McLeod
4 years
time to shut down the AC or ?
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Thank you, Mr. Comptroller!
@peterfranchot
Comptroller Peter Franchot
3 years
@BillforBmore Congratulations, Mr. Comptroller! You're a breath of fresh air for the City of Baltimore. Looking forward to working with you. Onward!
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
2 years
This article has a heckuva time trying to make @jillpcarter 's police pension bill sound inflammatory, but really it is just good common sense, policy. Nice try though!
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
5 years
On Monday, I’m introducing a bill I have been working on for a very, very long time.
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Baltimore is all in! #BaltimoreVotes
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
After asking for the reasoning behind this spending decision at a BOE meeting, I’m hopeful it won’t happen again. I can think of so many better ways we could have spent these funds..
@JoshClarkDavis
Joshua Clark Davis
3 years
Visit Baltimore and Visit Maryland invite New Yorkers to Baltimore during the pandemic with ads bought with federal CARES Act funds.
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Comptroller Bill
3 years
Logged onto our senior staff meeting this morning, only to see my *birthday* surprise - my face as everyone's Teams background..
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
3 years
On October 1, Baltimore City's Plastic Bag Ban will go into effect. Plastic bags will be banned at the point of sale, and all other bags will cost 5 cents. Learn more, talk to your neighbors, & make a plan! More info from our friends at sustainability--
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@BillforBmore
Comptroller Bill
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Baltimore’s high car insurance rates are no secret. MD law allows insurance companies to use non-driving factors when underwriting insurance premiums - like education, zip code, and credit. This makes mandated auto insurance unreachable for many.
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Comptroller Bill
4 years
Less than two hours ago, @mayorbcyoung signed Council Bill 19-0379 Charter Amendment - Ordinance of Estimates into law. It's now up to the voters to decide if the City Council should be able to move money around in the budget.
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