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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We were proud to present the Baltimore Terps with $25,000 to support their unwavering commitment and recognizing the incredible work they do to bring youth sports to our district. Through their football, lacrosse, and basketball programs, they provide all children with the opportunity to participate in high-quality, competitive, and organized athletics. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Great Organization Go Terps
Go Coach Kweisi!
Congrats, Coach Kweisi!
Congrats !!
“Over the past five years, some agencies’ budgets have exploded, and many leadership positions within those agencies have received historic salary increases,” said Schleifer, who represents Northwest Baltimore. “… Many others have received massive overtime payments, and yet our lowest-wage workers have continued to be left behind.” ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks councilman Schleifer, these water bills need to be looked in too.
must be magic
Yeah right
These increases prompted Councilman Isaac Yitzy Schleifer to vote against the budget.
"It's not fair to be raising these taxes and fees on items that our constituents, especially our older adults, cannot avoid," said Schleifer. ... See MoreSee Less
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Statement from Councilman Schleifer on his "NO" vote on this year's budget:
Now is NOT the time to raise taxes and fees.
Our residents are already drowning in sky-high utility bills—especially water bills that have quietly been hiked year after year. We’ve had older adults come into City Hall and tell us they’re choosing between paying for their oxygen tanks and medication or their utility bills. That is unconscionable.
This budget hits our most vulnerable the hardest, those who can’t avoid the costs:
Every 911 call for an ambulance? More expensive.
Every taxi ride to the doctor or grocery store? More expensive.
Meanwhile, some agencies have seen their budgets balloon. Many in top leadership positions get historic raises and other agencies are paying employees massive overtime payouts; while our lowest paid city workers are left behind. Millions have gone to outside programs to pay their employees, while our own workforce has largely gone overlooked.
After years of fighting alongside my colleagues, our DPW workers are finally getting long overdue raises. But let’s be clear, those raises should have come long ago instead of endless spending on non essential programs.
And just when we’re making gains in public safety thanks to an all-hands-on-deck effort from city, state, and federal partners, this budget proposes cutting support for the very agency keeping our neighborhoods safe. That is unacceptable.
I refuse to support a budget that raises costs for those who can’t afford it and cuts back on the services they rely on most. ... See MoreSee Less
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“Now is not the time to raise taxes and fees,” said Schleifer. “Our residents are already drowning in sky-high utility bills—especially water bills that have quietly been hiked year after year. We’ve had older adults come into City Hall and tell us they’re choosing between paying for their oxygen tanks and medication or their utility bills. That is unconscionable.” afro.com/baltimore-city-council-approves-fy2026-budget/
These increases prompted Councilman Yitzy Schleifer to vote against the budget. "It's not fair to be raising these taxes and fees on items that our constituents, especially our older adults, cannot avoid," said Schleifer. www.wmar2news.com/infocus/city-council-passes-4-6-billion-2026-budget-in-near-unanimous-vote
Well stated, Councilman Yitzy. We are so glad to have you on the Baltimore City Council!
Thank you!!!
Thank you
If only more leaders thought and acted like you!
Thank you Councilman Isaac Yitzy Schleifer ! Your input matters to me and the community.
Thanks
I wish you could talk some sense into Baltimore County. It feels like they don’t really care who they hurt these days.
I support you on this
Thank you!
On this, we can agree.
Councilman Yitzy Schleifer voiced his opposition to the timing of the fee hikes, saying, "Now is not the time to raise taxes and fees, especially on our most vulnerable population like our older adults who say they're choosing between their oxygen tanks and their utility bills." foxbaltimore.com/news/city-in-crisis/baltimores-46b-budget-passes-with-fee-hikes-critics-say-it-l...
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I enjoyed attending the Mount Washington Improvement Association’s annual meeting this evening. They are an incredibly involved and dedicated group, and we truly appreciate all the support they provide to our community and constituents. Thank you for all you do to help move our neighborhood forward! ... See MoreSee Less
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fuck outta here with this.