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.
I just finished reviewing the Administration’s preliminary FY27 budget:
Last year, we were told “no new taxes.”
We ended up with more taxes and fees.
This year, we were told they would reduce property taxes.
Guess what.... there’s no property tax relief.
Two months ago, at a hearing, we were told the Administration set aside $4 million toward an $8 million plan to lower the property tax rate to 1.99%.
But here’s the catch:
They were counting on the City Council to approve a bill that would generate $4+ million in new taxes from thousands of owner occupied households.
Translation: a small savings for some, paid for on the backs of long-time residents, including seniors.
Thankfully, the City Council stepped in and protected homeowners from that tax increase.
So here’s the question:
If funding for tax relief was actually set aside, why not deliver at least partial relief this year??
Cut the rate by half of what was proposed. Provide real savings to every owner occupied homeowner without raising anyone’s taxes.
That’s achievable. That’s responsible. That’s fair. ... See MoreSee Less
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We just can’t win at the moment, residents are being stretched to the max
Property taxes in Baltimore City should not be the highest in the state of Maryland.
In 2020, the first inherited budget under this administration, increased spending by 1.6% over the prior year.
This year’s proposed increase is 7.67% more than 4.5 times higher. We need tax relief, not more spending. ... See MoreSee Less
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Where you spend your money shows your priorities and government is no different.
Today is our first look at the Administration’s FY27 budget, outlining how $5 billion of your hard earned tax dollars are proposed to be spent.
We will be breaking down key items, highlighting expenditures, and sparking real conversations about what this budget means for Baltimore residents.
You can view the preliminary budget here: s3.amazonaws.com/baltimorecity.gov.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/2026-04/2026-04-01%20FY2027%20Prelimi...
We’ll be posting regular updates throughout the process so like, follow, and engage to stay informed and be part of the conversation. ... See MoreSee Less
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Why not have it on a Saturday when people are not at work y’all do some of the dumbest shit
The 45th Annual Chometz Burn & Food Drive was an incredible success!
With construction at Pimlico Race Track and challenging weather conditions, our 5th District team and partners quickly adapted to ensure the event went on seamlessly. We’re especially grateful to the new local ownership of Reisterstown Road Plaza for stepping up and opening their parking lots to the community proving once again the power of strong local partnerships.
Thanks to the outstanding support of the Chesed Fund Baltimore Police Department Baltimore City Fire Department, Baltimore City Department of Transportation, Baltimore City Department of Public Works the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office, and Mayor Brandon M. Scott, this turned out to be our most successful year yet. ... See MoreSee Less
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It is always an honor to serve the community during this sacred event.
Happy Passover!
Happy Passover 🙏🏾