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Improving the Economic Competitiveness of Baltimore City
IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS OF BALTIMORE CITY THROUGH PROPERTY TAX REFORM by Christy Larrimore A practicum thesis submitted to Johns Hopkins University in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Real Estate Baltimore, Maryland December, 2011 © 2011 Christy Larrimore All Rights Reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ABSTRACT 3 INTRODUCTION 4 REFORM FRAMEWORK Broad Principles of Urban Fiscal Policy & Governance 8 Competitive Urban Characteristics 10 Goals for Economic Efficiency 12 U.S. City Examples Boston, MA 17 San Francisco, CA 17 Chicago, IL 18 THE PROPERTY TAX PROBLEM IN BALTIMORE CITY Overview of Problem 20 Assessment & Appeal Procedure 21 Special Credits 22 REFORM & RESOLVE Current Reform Proposals & Conclusions 25 Recommendation 29 REFERENCES 31 APPENDICES Appendix A – Table 11.1 32 Appendix B – Table 11.2 33 Appendix C – Table 11.3 34 Appendix D – Table 11.4 35 Appendix E – Table 11.5 36 BALTIMORE CITY PROPERTY TAX REFORM 2 ABSTRACT Baltimore City, battling the negative effects of a decaying economy, also continues to face a serious problem with its property tax policy. In light of this ongoing issue, this practicum aims to identify the current proposal options, evaluate their potential effectiveness and offer a solution. A framework of basic economic principles, characteristics of competitiveness, goals for economic efficiency and examples of other U.S. cities was identified in order to assess the current tax reform proposals. It was concluded that the property tax reform proposal that has the most potential in fostering economic efficiency in the short-term while managing the competitiveness of Baltimore City in the long-term was one that combined a dramatic tax cut with other economic principles and characteristics. -
Since 1972, the Community Conversations Breakfast Program at the Johns Hopkins University Has Served As One of the Preeminent Ve
memBers of the advisory Committee Community Conversations Breakfast Program at the Johns hoPkins university ince 1972, the Community Conversations S Breakfast Program at The Johns Hopkins University has served as one of the preeminent venues for community, political, business, non- Salem Reiner profit, governmental, and institutional leaders to Johns Hopkins University discuss their goals for Baltimore City and the state Chairman of Maryland. Salliann Richardson Alborn Past Community Conversations have hosted Maryland Community Health System/CHIP many of the region’s top decsion-makers as our speakers. Typically, between 100 and 120 guests Timothy D. Armbruster attend, including many “influentials” and opinion Goldseker Foundation leaders. For a sampling of past speakers and their Doreen Bolger affiliations, see the back panel of this invitation. Baltimore Museum of Art The program offers two three-part series, one in the fall and one in the spring. Both meet at the J. Joseph Clarke Johns Hopkins Club on the Homewood campus, J.J. Clarke Enterprises Inc. on the first Thursdays of March, April, and May Jon Laria and October, November, and December. Guests Ballard, Spahr, Andrews and Ingersoll, LLP gather at 7:30 a.m. for informal networking and a full breakfast. The speaker begins remarks at 8:25 Joy Naden a.m., followed by a question-and-answer period, Board of Review, MD Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene and the program adjourns promptly at 9 a.m. Rafael Regales Membership in the program is limited to those MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation with a significant record of community engage- ment. -
BPAC Chairman's Report
August 22, 2006 The Honorable David R. Craig Harford County Executive Harford County Government 220 S. Main St. Bel Air, MD 21014 Dear County Executive Craig: Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Citizens of Harford County as Chair of the BRAC Planning and Advisory Commission (BPAC). It has been an honor to work with the many talented and dedicated county and community representatives on your BRAC planning and implementation team. The BRAC process brings significant opportunities and challenges to our region. The enclosed report, which is the result of committed deliberation among business, community, and government leaders, outlines key recommendations for the County’s response to the Department of Defense’s directives. I am confident that under your leadership the County will accomplish successful BRAC implementation and continued progress. Regards, J. Thomas Sadowski BPAC Chair Contents I. Committee Members 4 II. Executive Summary 5 III. Final Recommendations • Land Use Subcommittee 7 • Transportation & Infrastructure 10 Subcommittee • Education, Technology & 17 Workforce Development Subcommittee • Public Safety, Health & Community 20 Services Subcommittee IV. Appendix 23 • Executive Order 24 • Acronyms 27 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Committee Members Sadowski, J. Thomas, Commission Chair, LaCalle, James, Ed.D., President Executive Vice President Harford Community College Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore Lynch, Richard D., ex officio, Director Bair, Albert, Chief Harford County Inspections, Licenses & Permits Abingdon Volunteer Fire Department McClune, Anthony, ex officio, Acting Director Caplan, Audra, Director Harford County Dept. of Planning & Zoning Harford County Public Library McCord, Robert S., ex officio, County Attorney Carey, David E., Chairman Harford County Law Department Bel Air Town Commissioners Pfaff, Joseph E. -
2013 Hon. Theresa M. Adams Elaine Amir Carol A. Beatty Michelle Bell
Top100 Covers 2013_Layout 1 4/23/2013 10:31 AM Page 1 Hon. Theresa M. Adams Anne Y.F. Lin Elaine Amir Michelle Lipkowitz Carol A. Beatty Karen E. Lischick Michelle Bell Maravene S. Loeschke 2013 Cynthia A. Berman Dr. Marlene Mahipat C. Diane Wallace Booker Sister Patricia Marie McCarron Cynthia J. Boyle Brenda McChriston Elizabeth J. Buck Content McLaughlin Denise B. Carnaggio Ann B. Mech Joana Carneiro da Silva Denise K. Mersinger Margaret Carty Barbara Messing Joan Davidson Jeannette M. Mills Karen S. Deeley Kathleen Momme Roberta E. Dillow Dr. Peggy Naleppa Veronique Diriker, Ph.D. Nancy Navarro Valarie Dock Dr. Sandra Bruce Nichols Brenda Doles Doris J. Nipps Dolores Dorsainvil Margaret Ann Nolan Donna Easton Patricia Omaña Dr. Lorece V. Edwards Mary E. Owens-Southall, Ph.D. Ruth Fry Sandy S. Pagnotti Meisha Grimes Necole Parker Amy Gross Cynthia L. Perini Victoria L. Gruber Bonnie Lamdin Phipps Teri M. Guarnaccia Karen Pitsley Jennifer Gunner Nancy Politsch Marie S. Hartman Karen L. Proudford Mary Hastler Hon. Eileen M. Rehrmann Keiren Havens Barbara Resnick Mary Sapeta Helfrich Dr. Tonja L. Ringgold Sonja N. Hines Kimberly Y. Robinson Kyri L. Jacobs Beth Rosenwald Lisa A. Hall Johnson Marianne Rowan-Braun Sharonda Johnson-Wilkes Lisa Rowen Michele Judman Jan Russell Patria de Lancer Julnes Dru Schmidt-Perkins Susan Katz Caroline Sherman Karen S. Kauffman Janet Simmons Janice Keene Darlene Smith Colleen Pleasant Kline Dana Stebbins Debbie A. Klis Bonnie B. Stein Sheryl Davis Kohl Karen Syrylo Hon. Sherrie Lavine Krauser Deborah Scott Thomas Sharon A. Kroupa Sandi Timmins Joyce A. Kuhns Hon. -
The Supportive Home Task Force
Supportive Housing In Baltimore City Task Force Report March 14, 2005 Supportive Homes: -Not required to be licensed -Function just like other single-family dwellings -Must be in compliance with the same zoning, building, and health code regulations that are applied to single-family homes BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL EDWARD L. REISINGER – Tenth District ROOM 504, CITY HALL 100 N. HOLLIDAY STREET, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202 TELEPHONE: 410-396-4822 FAX: 410-545-7353 EMAIL: [email protected] CHAIRMAN: LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEMBER: TAXATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE March 14, 2005 URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE SUBCOMMITTEE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC FINANCING The Honorable City Council President Sheila Dixon and AGING Members of the Baltimore City Council Dear Madame President And Members of the Baltimore City Council: We are pleased to present the findings and recommendations of the Supportive Homes Task Force. The Supportive Home Task Force was established by the adoption of Baltimore City Council Bill 04-1555 “for the purpose of establishing a Task Force to study the operation of supportive …homes in Baltimore City and code enforcement” related to these homes to ensure safe conditions for the residents of these homes and the neighborhoods which surround them. The Supportive Homes Task Force is comprised of four subcommittees: x Legal Subcommittee x Funding Subcommittee x Best Practices Subcommittee x Operations and Enforcement Subcommittee Based on a series of 10 meetings held between December 1st, 2004 and February 22nd, 2005, the Task Force committees have proposed a final draft of three core recommendations, which encompass the suggestions of all 4 committees: 1) Develop and disseminate educational materials pertaining to Supportive Housing 2) Develop a one-stop system for problem properties 3) Find funding for an organizer to create an umbrella organization of supportive homes. -
Their Future Depends Upon… Transactional & Transformative Change for A
Their future depends upon… Transactional & Transformative Change for a Better Future 2012 ANNUAL REPORT OUR ABILITY TO INCREASE THEIR SKILLS AND BELIEF IN THEMSELVES TO ACCESS GREATER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TOC 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 4 A Letter from Leadership 5 Our Mission and Our History 7 Year in Review 23 2012 Financial Position and Review of Activities 24 ABC’s Board and Staff 25 ABC’s Investment at Work 26 2012 Donors GREETINGS! ABC continues to serve as a catalyst, partnering with a broad range of individuals, organizations, and institutions to effect positive change for the economic health of the region, through our signature initiative, More in the Middle. While the tactics may evolve, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the belief that retaining, growing and attracting a stronger middle class holds the greatest promise for an economically viable region, which ultimately benefits us all. By urging and facilitating investment in our citizens from all segments of society, ABC is helping to close the health and wealth gaps that stifle prosperity and place so many families, especially African American and other minority families, at a disadvantage – economically, socially, academically and physically. Improving the economic and health status of adults will not only improve their lives, but will benefit their children’s future, and your children’s future as well. The correlation between family income and outcomes for children has long been established. During 2012, we educated and influenced citizens and policy makers, as well as members of the corporate, nonprofit, and philanthropic communities, in understanding how structural and institutional racism limit economic outcomes for people of color. -
The 86Th Winter Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors
The 86th Winter Meeting of The United States Conference of Mayors January 24-26, 2018 Washington, DC Capital Hilton Hotel DRAFT AGENDA Updated January 22, 2018 KEY INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES Participation Unless otherwise noted, all plenary sessions, committee meetings, task force meetings, workshops and social events are open to all mayors and other officially-registered attendees. Official functions and conference services are located in the Capital Hilton Hotel, unless otherwise noted. (Please refer to your program for specific locations.) Media Coverage Unless otherwise noted, plenary sessions, committee meetings, task force meetings and workshops are all open to press registrants. All social/evening events are CLOSED to press registrants wishing to cover the meeting for their news agency. All plenary sessions are streamed live on our Facebook page at facebook.com/usmayors. The hashtag for the meeting is #USCMwinter18. Working Press Registration All press must register to gain access to WINTER MEETING events at the registration desk located in the lower lobby opposite hotel registration. Press room facilities are provided for accredited news media representatives covering the WINTER MEETING. Press credentials may be picked up beginning at 8 A M, Wednesday, January 24, 2018. To register, please see here. Mobile App Download the official mobile app to view the agenda, proposed resolutions, attending mayors and more. You can find it at usmayors.org/app. Available on the App Store and Google Play. Social Media Filming During the 86th Winter Meeting, mayors are invited to take part and film short social media clips, sharing their thoughts on how mayoral leadership is making a difference on the key priority issues we are working on in Washington, such as infrastructure and immigration. -
CHAP Task Force Report 2004
Baltimore City Council President Sheila Dixon Commission on Historical and Architectural Preservation CHAP Task Force Report 2004 January 24, 2005 Baltimore City Council 100 N. Holliday Street, Room 400 «Baltimore Maryland 21202 410-396-4804 « Fax: 410-539-0647 Dear Citizens of Baltimore: Earlier this year the Commission on Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) moved from the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development. It was moved to the Planning Department to take advantage of additional staff with different types of skills. While some feel this move will cause CHAP to lose its identity, it really was a way to enhance their ability to continue their work. The entire Planning staff will have the advantage of CHAP being involved in the front end of any development project that is undertaken by the City of Baltimore. CHAP will be able to contribute to community plans as developed and reviewed by the Department of Planning (Urban Renewal Plans, SNAP Program, and the Comprehensive Plan). A Task Force was formed to study the role of CHAP and historical preservation in Baltimore City. The Task Force members worked quickly and diligently to complete this project, so the new Council Members would have a clear understanding of the significance of Baltimore City’s Historical Districts and the role of CHAP. Citizens volunteered, with different perspectives, to complete the recommendations in this report: Architects, Business Community, Baltimore City Planning Department, Baltimore City Housing Department, Historic -
The Canton Connection
>É7ÌiÀÊÓääx 5IF$BOUPO$POOFDUJPO Ê+Õ>ÀÌiÀÞÊ iÜÃiÌÌiÀÊvÊÌ iÊ >ÌÊ ÕÌÞÊÃÃV>Ì Proposed Lighthouse Point Development Raises Concerns ÊiiÌ}à CZ.BSZ+P-B[VO In an interview with the Baltimore Sun, CCA Department of Planning Director Otis Rolley III II Ê*ÕLVÊiiÌ}ÃÊ>ÀiÊ i`ÊÌ iÊvÕÀÌ Ê President Stephen Strohl probably expressed the has not yet made a decision on The Icon project, /ÕiÃ`>ÞÊvÊi>V ÊÌ Ê>ÌÊ >ÌÊ1Ìi`Ê feelings of all concerned when he said, “I think but he is on record as saying that he is open to a iÌ `ÃÌÊ ÕÀV ]Ê£äääÊ-°Ê Ü`ÊÛi°]Ê both sides felt, ʻWhy donʼt they get it?ʼ” proposal that is well designed. Ç«°Ê ÀÃÊ«iÊ>ÌÊÈ\ÎäÊvÀÊÞÕÊÌÊiiÌÊ ÞÕÀÊi} LÀð Cignal Corporationʼs Armando Cignarelli and While awaiting Rolleyʼs decision, Cignal II >À`ÊiiÌ}ÃÊ>ÀiÊ}iiÀ>ÞÊ i`Ê the owner of Lighthouse Point, Dr. Selvin Passen, Corporation is also trying another tack that, Ì iÊwÀÃÌÊ/ÕiÃ`>ÞÊvÊi>V ÊÌ ÊiÝVi«ÌÊ recently expressed their desire to construct if successful, would bypass the need for City Õ}ÕÃÌ®ÊvÀÊÇ«Ê>ÌÊ >ÌÊ1Ìi`Ê iÌ `ÃÌÊ ÕÀV °Ê iVÌÃÊvÀÊÌ iÊ a multi-building complex on the parking lot Council approval altogether. Cignal contends that, L>À`Ê>ÀiÊ i`Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊ«ÕLVÊ between Tindeco and the shops at Lighthouse based on its reading of the Canton Waterfront iiÌ}°Ê >À`ÊvwViÀÊiiVÌÃÊ>ÀiÊ i`Ê Point. The Cignal plan, called The Icon, includes Urban Renewal Area Plan and the Planned Unit ÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞ° townhouses, condominiums, shops, restaurants, Development (PUD) for the Lighthouse Point site, 6ÃÌÊÕÀÊÜiLÃÌiÊvÀÊ>ÊvÕÊÃÌ}ÊvÀÊÀiÊ and a boutique hotel. -
Congratulations to the Daily Record's Top 100 Women of 2014
Celebrating women We are proud to celebrate all the achievements of women past, present, and future. When women succeed everybody wins. Wells Fargo is proud to celebrate The Daily Record's Top 100 Women. wellsfargo.com © 2014 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. 480113 04/14 L E B R AT I N C E G YEAR 25 S 1 Established 1888 Suzan ne E. Fischer-Huettner | Publisher 5-8:30 p.m. May 5, 2014 Thomas Baden Jr. | Editor Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Erin Cu nningham | Special Products Editor 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore, Md. 21201 Maria Kelly | Comptroller Tracy Bumba | Audience Development Director 4:30 p.m. Invitation-only reception for 2014 tin Carson | Top 100 Women, Circle of Excellence Jus Advertising Manager honorees and Circle of Excellence Gail Cloug h | Director of Business Development Scholarship recipient Morgan C ook | Advertising & Events Assistant 5 p.m. Top 100 Women networking reception Clare M. S heehan | Operations & Events Assistant and hors d’oeuvres/cocktails Matth ew Standerfer | Digital Manager 6:15 p.m. Take seats in auditorium Katri na C. Kardys | Graphic Designer Maxim ilian Franz | Senior Photographer 6:30 p.m. Awards program To order additional copies of this publication, please contact 7:30 p.m. Dessert reception Clare Sheehan at 443.524.8101 or [email protected]. Judging process ............................................................................................................................ 4 Md. Women’s Caucus prioritizes mentoring ....................................................................................7 -
Maryland's Top 100 Women for 2015!
y ar rs ive 20th Ann 2015 Mary Sapeta Helfrich Kelly A. Powers Dr. Sarah Hemminger Robin Prothro Christine D. Aspell Kristin Herber Dr. Karen L. Proudford Mojdeh Bahar Tina Hike-Hubbard Pamela Reynolds Tracey Barbour-Gillett Julie A. Hopkins Rachael E. Rice Rachel Barrett-Dolcine Stacie Hunt Grace Rivera-Oven Michelle A. Bell, PHR MaryBeth Hyland Deborah R. Rivkin Regina Shannon Bodnar Lori James-Townes Nicole Robertson-Van Schaik Barbara Marx Brocato Martha Lessman Katz Mary Roby Sanders Hon. Jeannie E. Cho Deborah C. Kennedy, RN, MS Patricia L. Schmoke, MD Kimberly L. Coble Katherine Klausmeier Tammy S. J. Schneider, CPA Carol L. Coughlin Hon. Nicole Pastore Klein Debra G. Schubert Linda Cromwell Amanda Lay Renita L. Seabrook, Ph.D. Veronique Diriker, Ph.D. Dottie Tiejun Li Michelle Daugherty Siri, Esq. Kathy Denise Dixon Angie Lienert Jennifer J. Stearman Dolores Dorsainvil, Esq. Dr. Marlene N. Mahipat Tracy L. Steedman Kathleen McNally Durkin Marianne D. Mattran Kate Campbell Stevenson Aileen Eskildsen Jamie McDonald Kathy Szeliga Stacie Sanders Evans Michele J. McDonald Rebecca Teaff Dr. Renee A. Foose Denise K. Mersinger Sandi Timmins Tracey H. Ford Redonda G. Miller, M.D., M.B.A. Cindy Plavier Truitt Stephanie Suzanne Franklin, Esq. Dawn Motovidlak Joyce L. Ulrich Jacquelyn L. Fried Cassie Motz Mary Ellen Vanni Sharon E. Goldsmith Aaliyah Muhammad Lori Villegas Tracy Gosson Dr. Peggy Naleppa Salli J. Ward Leslie E. Grant, DDS, MSPA Kimberly Neal Dana Weckesser Jill Green Patricia Omaña Kathleen Weiss Bonnie S. Greenberg Linda Sorg Ostovitz Sherry Welch Terri Harrington Bryn Parchman Michele L. Whelley LaTara Harris Necole Parker Romaine N. -
House of Delegates Biographies
House of Delegates Biographies SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES MICHAEL E. BUSCH Democrat, District 30, Anne Arundel County. First elected to the House of Delegates in 1986. Member of the House since 1987. Speaker of the House since 2003. Co-Chairman, Legislative Policy Committee (Co-Chairman, Management Subcommittee). Member, Spending Affordability Committee. Chairman, Economic Matters Committee, 1994–2003. Deputy Majority Whip, 1993. Chairman, Anne Arundel County Delegation, 1991–93. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, January 4, 1947. St. Mary’s High School, Annapolis, Maryland; Temple University, B.S., 1970. Assistant to the Director, Recreation and Parks Department, Anne Arundel County, 1979–. Teacher and Coach, St. Mary’s High School, 1973–79. Married; 2 children. Member, Joint Fiscal Leadership Committee, 2000; National Conference of State Legislatures; Southern Legislative Conference; Task Force on Regulatory Reform, 1999–; Governor’s Task Force to Study the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund, 1999–; Maryland Competitive Advantage Financing Fund Study Panel, 1999–; Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees, 1995–; Annapolis Touchdown Club (Past President), 1984–95; St. Mary’s School Board, 1992–; Athletic Hall of Fame, St. Mary’s High School (inducted, 1992); St. Mary’s Royal Blue Club, 1965–. Chair, State Commission on Physical Fitness, 1989–92. Legislator of the Year, Maryland Retail Merchants Association, 1996; Legislator Achievement Award, Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland, 1995; Legislator of the Year, Anne Arundel Trade Council, 1995; Legislator of the Year, Marine Trades Association, 1992; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Psychological Association, 1990; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Recreation and Parks Association, 1989; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Nurses District 3, 1989.