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Testimony on Sewer Backups and the Sewage Onsite Support Program in Baltimore City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
Last week, the Baltimore City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 city budget, and next week on Wednesday, the City Council will hold a workshop on the Department of Public Works's budget particularly. After two years of dragging its feet, the Baltimore Department of Public Works is still refusing to implement an EPA/MDE order to expand its assistance program for sewer backups, and a thousand households with sewer backups caused by city infrastructure went without help in 2024 as a result. With a slight budget amendment, the City Council could fund the program in
Going Global
Last week a film crew from France was in Minnesota. Their goal was to gather information about Amara’s Law. They wanted to understand how Minnesota was able to pass such an impactful law while weaving in the personal stories of those of us who have worked to pass the law and have been impacted by PFAS in one way or another. Our state is setting an example for the world. France, Japan, England, Australia have all reached out to work with us and understand more about Amara’s Law. Now is not the time to slow down—we’re just getting started!
Testimony on Solid Waste Management and Zero Waste in Baltimore City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
Today, the Baltimore City Council holds its annual public hearing on the Mayor's proposed budget, known as Taxpayers' Night. This proposed budget fails to invest in Zero Waste, and we're advocating that the City Council amend the budget to recognize the new revenue it includes that was demanded by South Baltimore Land Trust in their Civil Right Act Title VI complaint, and invest those funds in Zero Waste programs that DPW has requested funding for but were not included in the budget. Read the introduction below, and download the full budget comments here! Testimony on Solid Waste Management
Testimony for the Baltimore City Payment in Lieu of Taxes Task Force
This morning, the Baltimore City Council is holding a hearing on Council Bill 25-0036, legislation to create a Baltimore City Payment in Lieu of Taxes Task Force. As Baltimore considers next year's budget and grapples with significant funding shortfalls, we need large institutions in the City to pay their fair share. Read our testimony and learn more about the bill:
Testimony Against Michigan HR 91 and the Proposed Line 5 Tunnel
The proposed Line 5 tunnel would keep the dangerous pipeline open for an expected additional decade, while the tunnel itself is an immensely risky venture with scientists raising red flags. However, responding to a executive order from President Trump the Army Corps of Engineers is speed-running the tunnel approval process - despite the immense risk.