POLICE POLICY PILE-ON
» 06-0190R Investigative Hearing Fighting “Quality of Life” Crimes
Another resolution calling for investigation into Baltimore City police policies, this time examining the strategy of arresting people for crimes such as littering and drinking outside.
» The Skinny: Council Member James Kraft said the bill will complement Council Member Kenneth Harris? resolution calling for an investigation of police quotas.
THE ETERNALLY REOCCURRING PARKING SPACE
» Transit and Traffic ? Continuous Parking
Bill would repeal the law that makes it illegal to park cars for more than 48 hours on city streets.
» The Skinny: Insiders said the bill will help city residents who need to park their cars while out of town to avoid ticketing and towing if they are otherwise parked legally.
BUDGETING FOR MICE
» During the 3 p.m. Monday City Council meeting, a meandering mouse was spotted in council chambers during crucial votes on the city?s 2007 budget. The mouse quickly retreated to an undisclosed location after a raucous debate on the city?s property tax rate.
BEER BLESSING
“I had a dollar, I was thirsty, so I bought a beer.”
? Council Member Keiffer Jackson Mitchell, explaining to the council what he did with Council Member Ricky Spector?s dollar given to him for a blessing at the Wailing Wall on his recent trip to Israel. Mitchell deliveredthe written blessing to the sacred shrine, but used Spector?s dollar to purchase a cold beer.
Council Watch is aweekly feature by Examiner Staff Writer Stephen Janis highlighting the goings-on at the Baltimore City Council. E-mail him at sjanis @baltimoreexaminer.com.
