Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer

City Council District 5
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Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer is the Councilman for the 5th District of Baltimore City.

Councilman Schleifer is a lifelong resident of the 5th District and currently serving on the City Council since 2016. Councilman Schleifer is the Chair of the Rules and Legislative Oversight Committee and serves on both the Health, Environment, and Technology Committee and the Ways and Means Committee.

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For over 40 years, Joe Lieberman dedicated his life to public service and breaking barriers in the process. The first Orthodox Jewish Senator and Jewish Vice Presidential nominee of a Major Party, Senator Lieberman put his Jewish values at the forefront of everything he did. Building relationships across party lines in the Senate, he always prioritized finding common-ground solutions above politics. Above all, he was a real mensch and a mentor to many of us who seek to carry on his legacy. May his memory be a blessing.

For over 40 years, Joe Lieberman dedicated his life to public service and breaking barriers in the process. The first Orthodox Jewish Senator and Jewish Vice Presidential nominee of a Major Party, Senator Lieberman put his Jewish values at the forefront of everything he did. Building relationships across party lines in the Senate, he always prioritized finding common-ground solutions above politics. Above all, he was a real mensch and a mentor to many of us who seek to carry on his legacy. May his memory be a blessing. ... See MoreSee Less

23 hours ago
Today, I visited the site of the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. It was hard to believe my eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the deceased and those who are still missing. We are grateful to all the first responders who saved countless lives by springing into action as they do day in and day out. Baltimore is resilient and we will rebuild from this tragedy.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Today, I visited the site of the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. It was hard to believe my eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the deceased and those who are still missing. We are grateful to all the first responders who saved countless lives by springing into action as they do day in and day out. Baltimore is resilient and we will rebuild from this tragedy. ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago

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Why are all the government officials saying it's going to be rebuilt with taxpayer funds, when the Maersk Lines are fully insured by lloyds of London and Barclays? The Exxon Valdez had to be covered by Exxon and their insurers. Grounds for passing more legislation to secure funds??? Hmmm.... www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/london-insurers-face-baltimore-bridge-collapse-payouts

Thank you to all first responders who are assisting in these difficult search and rescue operations. Praying for everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.

Thank you to all first responders who are assisting in these difficult search and rescue operations. Praying for everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.“The Key Bridge is gone” -- a ship strike caused the bridge to collapse, MDTA says.

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3 days ago

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So Sad

It’s an honor to receive the endorsement of AFSCME. The members of AFSCME are the backbone of the core city services we often take for granted. I have long been a champion of making sure these extremely important city employees are compensated appropriately and have improved working conditions. I will continue to advocate for them regularly and am extremely appreciative for the hard work and dedication they provide to our city.

It’s an honor to receive the endorsement of AFSCME. The members of AFSCME are the backbone of the core city services we often take for granted. I have long been a champion of making sure these extremely important city employees are compensated appropriately and have improved working conditions. I will continue to advocate for them regularly and am extremely appreciative for the hard work and dedication they provide to our city. ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
I enjoyed sharing about my career today with students at Cross Country Elementary/Middle School for their annual Career Expo. Students in 5th - 8th grades learned about my role as a City Council member, careers in city government, how laws are created and they shared with me some laws they would create in the future if they were in office.
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I enjoyed sharing about my career today with students at Cross Country Elementary/Middle School for their annual Career Expo. Students in 5th - 8th grades learned about my role as a City Council member, careers in city government, how laws are created and they shared with me some laws they would create in the future if they were in office.
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1 week ago

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Did you explain to these children how a person is permitted to work in the government of one country while they're loyal to a different country? I bet Jonathan Pollard could tell us. One answer is the Baltimore City Council ethics board won't investigate your Financial relationship with Israel because of political correctness.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and picked up a yard sign last night. If you haven’t received a yard sign yet and would like one, just send us your address and we will happily deliver one to you.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and picked up a yard sign last night. If you haven’t received a yard sign yet and would like one, just send us your address and we will happily deliver one to you. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
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