Bernard C. Young

Baltimore water bills could rise by 15 percent

2013-05-20 18:23:49

Customers of Baltimore's water system would see their water bills go up 15 percent — more than expected — under a proposal the Department of Public Works announced Monday. The projected rate hike follows years of increases and will bring a...

City hiring bill is needed

2013-05-20 12:00:00

It's very tempting to address each point of The Sun's editorial that suggests Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake reject the local hiring bill ("Noble but flawed idea," May 15). But to do so would miss the larger and more important point that lies at the...

Baltimore's local hiring bill worth a try

2013-05-16 09:00:00

The Sun's argument that Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake should veto Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young's local hiring bill is quite weak on a number of fronts ("Noble but flawed," May 15). First, The Sun argues that if challenged, the proposed law...

Baltimore's noble but flawed hiring bill

2013-05-15 03:00:00

On the face of it, City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young's local hiring bill sounds eminently reasonable. When Baltimore spends its residents' tax dollars, why shouldn't it do so in a way that supports hiring city residents, particularly...

School reform 2.0

2013-05-12 05:00:00

With city schools CEO Andr�s Alonso's announcement last week that he is stepping down at the end of this school year, Baltimore finds itself in the market for a new leader who can continue and expand upon the reforms he instituted. Whoever succeeds Mr....

Council OKs bill that would force contractors to hire city residents

2013-05-13 17:16:57

In a unanimous vote, the City Council gave preliminary approval Monday to a bill that would require businesses getting large city contracts or financial support to hire 51 percent of new workers from Baltimore. "My council colleagues believe this is a...

Bill would force contractors to hire city residents

2013-05-12 12:42:00

The City Council is poised to vote Monday on a bill that would require businesses receiving large city contracts or major financial support to hire 51 percent of new workers from Baltimore — or face sanctions. "We have the highest unemployment...

Some push for Edwards to be permanent schools CEO

2013-05-08 07:49:53

Education observers were split Tuesday on whether the city's school board should launch a nationwide search to replace schools CEO Andr�s Alonso or give the job of taking on the district's daunting challenges to his hand-picked successor. Some, such as...

Edwards named interim city schools CEO

2013-05-06 18:22:00

As city schools CEO Andr�s Alonso steps aside, he's turning the system over to a close adviser he's trusted during some of his administration's most trying moments. Alonso's chief of staff, Tisha Edwards, will lead the system through the 2014 school...

Councilwoman challenges city's stormwater fee plan

2013-05-05 17:12:00

A city councilwoman is challenging Baltimore's plan to charge businesses some of the highest stormwater fees in the state — and divert some of the money that had gone to Chesapeake Bay cleanup to help fund property tax cuts. Councilwoman Mary...

Young, Pratt criticize city's use of consultants

2013-05-01 11:27:00

Two of the city's top three elected officials are criticizing what they believe is an over-reliance on consultants within city government. Both City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young and Comptroller Joan M. Pratt voted against a $27 million on-...

Suspect in fatal City Hall crash released without charges

2013-04-10 17:04:00

A car hurtled off the highway, fatally struck a pedestrian and overturned in front of City Hall and scores of downtown witnesses. A day later, police said the driver had walked free without charges. Despite anger and outrage from those who knew Matt...

Bernard C. "Jack" Young, President of Baltimore City Council, smiles after throwing the first pitch.

2013-04-13 00:00:00

City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young spoke in front of City Hall during the ceremony.

2013-03-24 00:00:00

Baltimore City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young, left, and Councilman Brandon M. Scott talk about the third annual President's Cup baseball tournament.

2013-03-20 00:00:00