Drinks on the house
When does 2 + 2 = 5? Maybe when you’re a big-time hotel, the Marriott Waterfront, contracting water service from the city.
Accountability
Special SeriesJan 15, 2019
City releases water rate study six days after rate hike is approved
Blasted for failing to justify the latest 30% increase in Baltimore water bills, the city gives the public a consultant’s report.
Special SeriesJan 9, 2019
Spending board, controlled by Mayor Pugh, raises Baltimore water rates again
“An open question whether these rates are justified,” Comptroller Pratt says, voting “no” along with Council President Young.
Special SeriesDec 26, 2018
Helpful information? Or campaign literature at taxpayer expense?
Mayor Pugh’s newsletter, included in Baltimore water customers’ bills, irritates one resident who inquired about its cost.
Dec 24, 2018
Former City Hall insider heads up conduit project whose price has skyrocketed
As Baltimore’s deputy mayor, Khalil Zaied helped arrange the conduit repair project. As vp at KCI Technologies, he’s now running it.
Dec 21, 2018
DOT admits to a $74 million mistake. BOE shrugs and approves funds anyway
Expanded contract goes to a joint venture with little experience in conduit construction, but plenty of clout at Baltimore City Hall.
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