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.
$2 million dollars in COVID relief funds was funneled through the Baltimore Civic Fund for Artscape performers.
Do the City Council and the taxpayers not deserve to know exactly how much each performer was paid?
Transparency shouldn’t be optional when public money is involved especially federal relief dollars that were supposed to help communities recover.
Baltimore residents are struggling to keep up with rising utility bills, groceries, and property taxes. So it’s more than fair to ask:
Did one performer walk away with a half million dollar paycheck while families here were deciding between keeping the lights on or putting food on the table? ... See MoreSee Less
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First sentence is untrue. 🤦🏾♀️ Please correct
Thank you Yitzy for your integrity and your stamina to continue to try to bring accountability to Baltimore City government.
So she clarifies this gentleman calling the performers "artists" and then she starts calling the performers "artists". Why is she so confrontational? Just give the man the breakdown. Crazy work here!😂😂
Since when is a performer not an artist and vice versa.
The real question is is why isn’t she giving you those amounts 🤔
Any public expenditures should have their details open to the public
The city council should have access to the artists’/performers’ contracts fees included.
It's reasonable to expect detailed information on how public funds are allocated, especially for COVID relief.
checkbook.ohio.gov This is what Ohio does for financial transparency. Would be nice to see something like this for Baltimore and Maryland
That is a good question? And should be available.
A quick Google search and the OIG report answers most of your question, no? 2025: - $240,500 for Fantasia and $125,000 for Robin Thicke (headliners). Tanner Adell: $30,000. Little Brother: $25,000. Tweet: $15,000. Booking fees: $40,000. 9 other artists: $40,650. Total: $516,150. Not sure where the $2 million number came from - may have included other artists other than performance artists, other festival costs, the art grants, etc.
They need to charge all who thought it was okay to use federal relief money to pay for artist at a festival.
Thank you for looking into the truth
Why are commercials running in your page 🧐
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I think it would be prudent for the US Attorney for the District of Maryland to Investigate the current administration bc it seems that's the only way taxpayers will have any True Clarity of this administration's expenditures. I'm going to leave this on the table; even though I am a registered Democrat, I have no problem voting for a Fiscally responsible Republican, just like I did for Hogan, TWICE.🤔
Is anyone surprised?
Hokey Pokey........
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Something stinks
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Only time you have any contact with the council is at the voting polls. When the majority of people vote it don't matter. These people already have their plan. Voting is not what it use to be in those seats are a bunch of crack pots
Come one, come all, bring your checkbook for all the fees and taxes the Polticians passed upon us.
Notice is too late
Too unsafe. Until the City deals with Bikemore and Dorsey, Black women should watch at home 🇺🇲
DEMAND the council vote AGAINST the mayors proposal and give the OIG the UNREDACTED files!!! Do the right thing!!!
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In today’s budget hearing, I asked the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) office a simple question:
Who is ultimately on the hook for the missing Clean Corps money, now that the quasi-city entity Baltimore Civic Fund is refusing to even attempt to recover the taxpayer dollars allegedly misspent by The Lazarus Rite, Inc.?
The administration’s response was clear: ultimately, the taxpayers of Baltimore City will be responsible for paying the federal government back.
Let that sink in.
Tens of Millions of dollars were routed through outside groups with little oversight, money reportedly went missing, and now Baltimore residents may be left holding the bag. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you again for your diligence, care and concern for the people of Baltimore
It’s more everybody left you hanging leave some of all races hanging I know a few
In today’s budget hearing, I asked the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) office a simple question:
Who is ultimately on the hook for the missing Clean Core money, now that the quasi-city entity Baltimore Civic Fund is refusing to even attempt to recover the taxpayer dollars allegedly misspent by The Lazarus Rite, Inc.?
The administration’s response was clear: ultimately, the taxpayers of Baltimore City will be responsible for paying the federal government back.
Let that sink in.
Tens of Millions of dollars were routed through outside groups with little oversight, money reportedly went missing, and now Baltimore residents may be left holding the bag. ... See MoreSee Less
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Christopher Ervin where’s our money?
What Yitzy Schleifer doesn't reveal is that Chris Irvin the director of the Lazarus Rite was a political opponent of his, and this looks like a revenge site
It’s just the tip of the iceberg
YITZY FOR MAYOR
This is so shameful in Baltimore City just an inhumane tragedy Councilman Isaac Yitzy Schleifer lets figure out why they keep favoring organizations with big monies but will not help organizations trying to get our homeless off the streets www.helpbaltimoreshomeless.org
This is what causes our city to be destroyed it’s suppose to be community but people stealing not right they should go to jail if it was me I would be sitting in that mother fucker
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Notes from the Q3 budget hearings:
The speed camera program continues to underperform projections. The vendor previously committed to conducting a full system audit comparing:• the posted street speed limits• the speed limits programmed into the cameras• and the actual legal speed limits on those roads.
To date, that commitment has not been fulfilled.
When a vendor fails to deliver on promised oversight and accountability, that should absolutely be considered as this contract heads out for RFP renewal. Accountability cannot only apply to residents, it must apply to contractors doing business with the City as well. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hmm. Thought for sure the revenue from these would be off the charts. I'd still like one on Falls near the apartments. You could probably make up the rest of the projected income there.
I’m a huge fan of artificially low speed limits enforced by cameras in known locations that result in everyone slamming on their breaks on the highway at the same time.
sadly i got a ticket, they still have not cashed my check-almost two weeks
For 43 years, Abigail Goldman was a quiet force behind Baltimore City elections.
She put in the long hours, did the difficult work, and helped make sure our elections ran as smoothly and fairly as possible. Abigail’s ethics, dedication, and commitment to public service were unmatched.
Baltimore City has truly lost a gem.
May her memory be a blessing.
Funeral is Sunday, May 10th at noon.
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I am deeply saddened to hear of Abigail’s passing. She was a dear friend and a trusted voice I could always count on for her wisdom and guidance on election integrity. Abigail was tirelessly dedicated to ensuring voters were well-informed and that the election process remained fair and transparent. Her commitment to our democracy was truly inspiring. My most sincere condolences go out to her family during this difficult time. Job well done, Abigail. May your soul rest in eternal peace
So sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace. 💐
Sending my condolences! 💐 🙏🏽
Awweee. Sending love and words of comfort.
Abigail was one of the best. Her dedication to the City was legendary. She will truly be missed.
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