Posted on 04/28/20
| News Source: WBAL TV
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 28, 2020 - The Baltimore City Council unanimously approved Monday emergency legislation which will help the city meet its pressing financial obligation to care for its most vulnerable residents.
The legislation, introduced by Mayor Jack Young two weeks ago, will establish the permanent governance structure for Young’s historic Children and Youth Fund, provide funding to support Baltimore's plans to reduce food insecurity and fund computer equipment, providing internet access to children attending public schools.
“My emergency legislation allows us to fund computer equipment and other technological needs for students, who are learning virtually, due to the health crisis, while also creating the flexibility to direct additional resources to my administration’s aggressive food access strategy," Young said.
Young said he will work directly with the city’s school system and members of the City Council to fund $3 million toward critical distance learning needs for students.
The City Council also voted to extend Young's State of Emergency. In March, Young declared a State of Emergency for Baltimore to help slow the spread of the virus.
Young’s COVID-19 Emergency Food Strategy has responded to the escalating need for food since the city launched its emergency meal distribution effort in March. Read more at WBALTV