Councilman Mark Conway

Thanks to the faith & community leaders who walked this afternoon with @MarkConway4th & @BaltimorePolice in Northeast Baltimore around Chinquapin Run Park about safety & other issues identified. Huge thanks to leaders from GOCA, NECO, Northside Baptist, Faith Pres., & residents!

I value the dedicated staff at Leith Walk Elementary. Mayor Young and I visited to advocate for BCYF to fund critical organizations that serve our kids. The staff were simply following orders from above and deserve grace. Let’s stay focused on what matters most: our children

Baltimore, please share this information so that we can support our most vulnerable neighbors during this snow storm. ❄ Warming centers are available! ❄ Winter shelter is activated - anyone seeking shelter may call 443-984-9540 for assistance. 🔗bit.ly/bmorewintershe…

I am compelled to continue to work in the best interests of the communities I represent. A crematorium has no place in Govans.

CODE PURPLE❄: Due to forecasted temperatures at 32 degrees or below, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services has declared winter shelter from TODAY, December 12, 2024, to Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 9:00 am.

District 4, I am thrilled to have been sworn in yesterday for a second term as your councilman. I am proud of the work I’ve been able to accomplish over the past 4 years, & want to thank my family, friends, colleagues, & supporters for your faith in me. Baltimore, let’s do this!

BALTIMORE — there are still significant impacts remaining from the fire ongoing at Coldspring Lane. Coldspring remains closed between Greenspring and Falls. I-83 has been cleared to reopen — but please use caution and, for safety, avoid slowing the flow of traffic to spectate.

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! Please remember that all DPW offices and sanitation yards will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. There will be no trash, recycling collection, or street sweeping. Makeup day is Saturday, November 30! Enjoy the holiday! 🍂 #BaltimoreDPW

As we continue to think strategically about how to spend the funds that will come from the City’s lawsuits, it is important to collaborate with our city and state partners to determine how best to assist the folks who need these funds the most.

Yesterday I met with our amazing Lieutenant Governor, @arunamiller and her team to discuss solutions to Baltimore’s ongoing opioid epidemic. I am encouraged by the conversation we had together, and the continued partnership we have in the Governor’s office.

Spent time this afternoon reading with a class of kindergarteners at Govans Elementary for American Education Week. In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, we read “Turkey Trouble” and drew disguises for our turkeys to wear to avoid being cooked this Thanksgiving!

Photo credit to J.J. McQueen!

I am so happy to be able to acknowledge all her years of hard work in this way. Phyllis, we love you, we appreciate you, and today, we honored you. Congratulations!

Today was a big day in the 4th—we dedicated Alhambra Park’s new playground and pavilion to Ms. Phyllis Gilmore!

On that note, my bill, 24-0599 (Zoning - Conditional Use - Crematorium) is up for a hearing in Ways & Means at 10 AM next Tuesday, and we are looking for testimony! To submit written testimony, follow this link: baltimorecitycouncil.com/forms/testify-…

I was excited to meet Mr. Brown and discuss the benefits of alternatives to traditional “fire cremations.” His innovative work and faith in the future of death care was inspiring, and I hope that this shows folks that it is possible to find alternatives to incineration.

Today I held a press conference and tour at the Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home in West Baltimore, where we met 4th-generation mortician Joseph H. Brown Jr. who showed us his water cremation facility, which uses water and chemicals to decompose remains in a greener way.

Yesterday, #TeamMONSE & our partners at @baltimorepolice updated the City Council on the progress Baltimore has made addressing public safety in its entirety. As we look toward the future, we are focused on sustaining our momentum & institutionalizing this work moving forward.

Joseph H Brown III demonstrates to @MarkConway4th & media how a water cremation is done at the Joseph H Brown Jr. Funeral home potassium hydroxide & denatured ethanol (unpalatable alcohol) are also used Browns adds that a cremation w/ alkaline hydrolysis costs $5K @wbalradio