Crime is down and spirits are up in Baltimore City. What comes next? We reconnected with Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss transparency, real economics and what makes our town more livable.

Bill Henry, Baltimore City Comptroller, discussed the city’s financial transparency and improvements, highlighting the impact of ARPA funds on crime reduction and youth development programs like Youth Works. He emphasized the need for better budgeting to accommodate all applicants and criticized the current emergency procurement process. Henry praised the city council’s independence and the mayor’s investments in recreation and libraries. He also mentioned the importance of addressing the root causes of crime through better opportunities for y

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