Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer

City Council District 5
About

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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Thank you to the Poplar Hill Association for inviting me to speak again at your annual meeting. It was a pleasure to join you, hear your concerns, and connect with residents who care so deeply about their community.

What stood out most was the incredible commitment of everyone who showed up on an extremely rainy day to support their neighborhood.  Your willingness to brave the weather and come together speaks volumes about your dedication, pride, and love for Poplar Hill.

Strong neighborhoods are built by engaged residents who show up, speak up, and work together to make a difference. Thank you for your continued advocacy and for being such an important part of our community!Image attachment

Thank you to the Poplar Hill Association for inviting me to speak again at your annual meeting. It was a pleasure to join you, hear your concerns, and connect with residents who care so deeply about their community.

What stood out most was the incredible commitment of everyone who showed up on an extremely rainy day to support their neighborhood. Your willingness to brave the weather and come together speaks volumes about your dedication, pride, and love for Poplar Hill.

Strong neighborhoods are built by engaged residents who show up, speak up, and work together to make a difference. Thank you for your continued advocacy and for being such an important part of our community!
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20 hours ago
What is the Park Heights Avenue Rehabilitation Project?
 
We are upgrading Park Heights Avenue to make walking safer and easier. This road rehabilitation project, which includes repairing and rebuilding worn sections, is in District 5 from Strathmore Avenue to West Rogers Avenue.
 
What are the objectives of the project?
 
The main goals are:
• Repave the road and fix the road base underneath
• Rebuild curbs, gutters, and sidewalks
• Upgrade pedestrian ramps so they meet ADA standards, which ensures people who use wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers can get around
• Upgrade the traffic signals
• Add curb extensions and bus bulbs, which are raised curb areas that shorten how far people walk to cross and help drivers and walkers see each other
• Add new high-visibility crosswalks that are easy for drivers to see
• Improve the storm drains so water flows off the street
• Add greenspace and trees
• Refresh the lane markings and signs
 
What has the community asked for?
 
People who live and travel here told us they want:
• Slower traffic and calmer streets
• Safer crossings for people walking
• Travel lanes and parking lanes that are the right width
• More trees and greenspace
We designed the project to answer these requests.
 
Why is the work needed?
 
Park Heights Avenue is worn down, and some crossings are hard to use. This is a busy street with homes, shops, and bus stops, so a lot of people walk here every day. Fixing the road, sidewalks, and crossings helps everyone get around safely, no matter how they travel. We want you safe.
 
Will residents and businesses still have access during construction?
 
We are in the design stage now, and construction is not planned until Fall 2029. No streets or sidewalks will be blocked yet. When construction starts, we will keep a safe path open for people who live and visit here, and we will share details before any work begins.
 
Will public transportation still run during construction?
 
Yes. Buses will keep running. The new bus bulbs will make getting on and off the bus safer and faster once they are built. If a stage of work affects a bus stop, we will tell riders ahead of time.
 
For additional information, go to:
 
STREETSOFBALTIMORE.COM/PARKHEIGHTSAVE
 
And join us for a public meeting:
 
Wednesday, September 23rd
 
7PM – 8:30PM
 
JCC of Greater Baltimore - Park Heights
5700 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
 
Identification required for building entry

What is the Park Heights Avenue Rehabilitation Project?

We are upgrading Park Heights Avenue to make walking safer and easier. This road rehabilitation project, which includes repairing and rebuilding worn sections, is in District 5 from Strathmore Avenue to West Rogers Avenue.

What are the objectives of the project?

The main goals are:
• Repave the road and fix the road base underneath
• Rebuild curbs, gutters, and sidewalks
• Upgrade pedestrian ramps so they meet ADA standards, which ensures people who use wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers can get around
• Upgrade the traffic signals
• Add curb extensions and bus bulbs, which are raised curb areas that shorten how far people walk to cross and help drivers and walkers see each other
• Add new high-visibility crosswalks that are easy for drivers to see
• Improve the storm drains so water flows off the street
• Add greenspace and trees
• Refresh the lane markings and signs

What has the community asked for?

People who live and travel here told us they want:
• Slower traffic and calmer streets
• Safer crossings for people walking
• Travel lanes and parking lanes that are the right width
• More trees and greenspace
We designed the project to answer these requests.

Why is the work needed?

Park Heights Avenue is worn down, and some crossings are hard to use. This is a busy street with homes, shops, and bus stops, so a lot of people walk here every day. Fixing the road, sidewalks, and crossings helps everyone get around safely, no matter how they travel. We want you safe.

Will residents and businesses still have access during construction?

We are in the design stage now, and construction is not planned until Fall 2029. No streets or sidewalks will be blocked yet. When construction starts, we will keep a safe path open for people who live and visit here, and we will share details before any work begins.

Will public transportation still run during construction?

Yes. Buses will keep running. The new bus bulbs will make getting on and off the bus safer and faster once they are built. If a stage of work affects a bus stop, we will tell riders ahead of time.

For additional information, go to:

STREETSOFBALTIMORE.COM/PARKHEIGHTSAVE

And join us for a public meeting:

Wednesday, September 23rd

7PM – 8:30PM

JCC of Greater Baltimore - Park Heights
5700 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215

Identification required for building entry
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1 month ago

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Electric bikes

Which way we going be here who was working with my uncle to take this down had to be juice box

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3 months ago

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

The ONE at Liberty Outreach Center

Nathan Grayman

Police said you said no holds bar

Not for free

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3 months ago

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Sean A. Stinnett Sean Stinnett will he be there I have a ton of questions

This is tomorrow? FB Notice posted today. The city leadership doesn’t want anyone there.

I’m seeing it’s you and the Arabs stop brainwashing my people

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