Baltimore is typically seen as the poster child for high crime with the city consistently having one of the nation’s highest murder rates. Things have been changing in Baltimore in the last few years though as the city has had a nearly 60 percent reduction in murder since 2022. It is a remarkable story of solving gun violence using every tool in the toolkit.
To better understand this amazing turnaround, I talked to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Mayor Scott shares his journey to becoming mayor, the city's innovative strategies, and his insights on reducing gun violence and transforming public safety in Baltimore. This is an episode about how data-driven approaches, community engagement, and leadership are shaping one city’s future.
Brandon M. Scott is the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore, and the youngest person to hold the position in more than 100 years. Mayor Scott is committed to ending gun violence, restoring the public’s trust in government and creating a brighter, better and more equitable Baltimore for all.
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