Last night we saw a small group of agitators turning what was otherwise a peaceful demonstration into violent disruptions, i will not let those individuals put their agendas ahead of our city's. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake More Quotes by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake More Quotes From Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Over the next few months, we will put in place a concrete plan for change and a new culture – for the good of the city, the Police Department and the people it protects. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake us-news Whether you agree or whether you disagree with the jury's ultimate verdict, our reaction has to be one of respect in Baltimore's neighborhoods. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake top-news Whether you agree or whether you disagree with the jury's ultimate verdict, our reaction needs to be one of respect in Baltimore's neighborhoods, and the residents and businesses who make up our city should reflect that respect. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake top-news The last thing I want is for every one of the decisions I make ... to be questioned in the context of a political campaign. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake top-news We can avoid years and years of protracted civil litigation. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake top-news The proposed settlement agreement going before the Board of Estimates should not be interpreted as a judgment on the guilt or innocence of the officers facing trial. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake most-read-articles If we are not working together, the community and the police together, none of us will see the safe city that we want to see, i said it before and I'll say it again. The police need the community and the community needs the police. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake top-news With this proposal, and with the funding source that we have identified, we can provide better opportunities for our children to be safe and engaged. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake us-news We're working through a process that will place cameras with recording capabilities in the backs of all our police vans, to ensure that we have a more complete record of what occurs there. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake us-news It’s extremely frustrating, it is disheartening, but I am still resolved to continue to reduce violent crime in our city. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake latest-headlines We can not be timid in addressing this problem, and I am a mayor that does not shy away from our city's big challenges. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake top-news It's not like you flip a switch, they have to unwind their operations, and they're going to do that over this next week. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake world I think we saw a lot more of what Baltimore is about, we saw people coming together to reclaim our city, to clean our city and to help heal our city. I think this can be our defining moment. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake us-news It's a very delicate balancing act, when we have to make sure that we're managing but not increasing and escalating the problem. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake top-news Let's take our babies home and abide by the curfew. I want to thank you for understanding that we want to bring peace. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake top-news We're a sports town. We love our O's. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake top-news Too many people have spent generations building up this city for it to be destroyed by thugs who -- in a very senseless way -- are trying to tear down what so many have fought for. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake top-news Unfortunately a small group of agitators turned what was otherwise a peaceful demonstration into a violent protest. This is something that's unacceptable to me and everyone who lives in Baltimore. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake us After a week of peaceful demonstrations I am profoundly disappointed to see the violence in our city this evening. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake most-read-articles I still want to know why the policies and procedures for transport were not followed, i still want to know why none of the officers called for immediate medical assistance despite Mr. Gray's apparent pleas. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake latest-headlines
