http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog Councilman Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. is running for mayor to represent all of Baltimore's neighborhoods in City Hall. This blog chronicles the campaign and will be used to keep supporters in the loop and on-message as we spread the word about Keiffer's vision for the city. en-us Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:31:45 GMT Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:15:55 GMT ian@ondeckstudio.com ian@ondeckstudio.com http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=154 Keiffer just delivered his concession speech to a room full of enthusiastic supporters. There isn't too much more to say except that we just didn't get the votes. I know how appreciative Keiffer is of the support he's received, and he'll thank you for it himself tomorrow. Politics Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:15:55 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=154 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=153 The Sun is about 10 minutes behind the data we're getting internally. It's still very very early, and frankly, our precincts haven't come in quite yet. Stay tuned. Politics Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:48:36 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=153 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=152 The war room is now quiet as we await the first wave of results. There are a handful of us sitting around a conference table at FOP staring at laptops. All we can do is wait for the phone to ring. Politics Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:26:25 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=152 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=151 You should definitely come on out to our election night party at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 in Hampden. Our supporters are already arriving, the press has been here since 5:00, and we're doing our best to get the last voters out to the polls. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:34:27 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=151 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=150 Things have become frenzied here in the war room at FOP, between the planned election nigh activities and now the emerging story Dixon illegally campaigning in polling places. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:55:16 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=150 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=149 Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:56:41 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=149 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=148 Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:53:07 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=148 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=147 We're going to have something big for you in a few mintues. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:20:22 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=147 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=146 Just got a report that Dixon and her campaign volunteers are literally INSIDE polling places to try to persuade voters. It's highly illegal to do that. First report came from Ward 8, Precinct 10 - Fort Worthington Elementary School 85. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:35:30 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=146 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=145 Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:09:12 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=145 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=144 Here are a few photos from Keiffer's first campaign stops this morning. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:07:47 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=144 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=143 We've received confirmation that the voting machines at Gardenville are functioning properly again. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:47:36 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=143 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=142 We've been getting reports that at crews of Sheila Dixon supporters have been tearing down Keiffer Mitchell signs throughout northeast Baltimore. Real classy. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:35:47 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=142 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=141 We just heard that the machines at the Morovia Road school have been fixed. Votes for Keiffer no longer register as votes for Kaufman. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:16:20 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=141 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=140 A call just came into the war room that votes are not being registered at Gardenville Elementary school in precinct 2626 in the second city council district. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:47:17 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=140 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=139 On at least two voting machines at the Northeast Middle School 49, when you vote for Mitchell, it logs the vote as for Kaufman. The school is at 50001 Moravia Road. Our lawyers called the Board of Elections at 9 a.m., but no technician has been sent yet. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:40:26 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=139 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=138 Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:24:50 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=138 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=137 Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:53:59 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=137 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=136 Keiffer voted at 7:30 this morning at an elementary school near his home. Joined by his wife, Nicole, son, Jack, daughter, Kenna, and Fraternal Order of Police President Paul Blair, Keiffer was among the first to cast his vote. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:54:13 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=136 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=135 We're transforming our home page for Election Day -- making it your one-stop source for the latest campaign news as it breaks on Tuesday. I'll be blogging on the home page all day from the campaign's war room, where information from precincts across the city will be pouring in. Politics Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:15:57 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=135 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=134 City Paper today endorsed Keiffer in the race for mayor, saying, "the idea of a more open and transparent government is one upon which to pin fond hopes for this messed-up city." Politics Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:33:02 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=134 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=133 Keiffer today called for a more open and less politicized search for the new police commissioner, insisting that the interim mayor move the search out of the shadows. The fact is, Dixon's "search" has been done in secret. We don't know whether she has interviewed other candidates, who was responsible for the search, who was consulted, or whether the officers and commanders were involved. Politics Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:53:21 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=133 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=132 Keiffer did a phenomenal job at tonight's mayoral debate, making clear the immense difference between he and the interim-mayor. Keiffer hammered hard, calling Dixon to task for what he called the "pay to play" culture of her administration. Politics Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:12:28 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=132 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=131 From the WBAL-TV/MPT debate... Mayoral candidate and Clerk for the Circuit Court Frank Conaway just withdrew from the race and threw his support behind Keiffer. Politics Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:23:50 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=131 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=128 Keiffer's supporters are gathering tonight at Ryleigh's Pub (32 East Cross Street) at 7:00 to watch tonight's mayoral candidate debate on WBAL-TV. Join us and cheer him on as Keiffer goes toe-to-toe with the interim mayor and explains why he is the candidate to change Baltimore for the better. Politics Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:30:39 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=128 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=127 Keiffer's "Take Back the Streets" rally yesterday at Lafayette Square drew an array of people committed to making Baltimore safe again. We've uploaded several videos from the rally. Politics Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:37:09 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=127 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=126 We just unveiled a new web-exclusive video that looks at what a big donation to Sheila Dixon's campaign will buy you in city contracts. We call it the Sheila Dixon Pay-to-Play Lottery. Definitely worth a look. Politics Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:39:21 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=126 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=125 With a new ad that went up today, Sheila Dixon is trying to rattle Keiffer's position as the public safety candidate. The good news for us is that it's backfiring. Her strategy all along has been to essentially ignore the other candidates and simply run as the incumbent mayor. It's called a "Rose Garden" campaign. That's why she rarely participates in forums and debates. Politics Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:46:23 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=125 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=124 Keiffer unveiled his comprehensive economic development plan today. The plan takes a well-rounded approach to revitalizing Baltimore's economy. It covers strategies for supporting small businesses, strengthening the workforce, reducing our tax burden, revitalizing our historic structures, harnessing opportunities, and making homes more affordable. Politics Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:23:24 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=124 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=123 You wouldn't know it reading the paper today, but there's actually a LOT more to the fundraising story, and it's really good news for Keiffer. Politics Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:11:32 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=123 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=122 Keiffer went up with his third television ad of the campaign today -- a striking spot that puts Baltimore's murder crisis front and center. While Interim-Mayor Dixon is talking about making our streets greener, Keiffer is talking about making them safer. Politics Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:35:27 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=122 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=121 The interim-mayor has released her first television commercial, so let's take a look at it, line by line. Politics Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:12:49 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=121 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=120 You're going to see a lot more of Keiffer starting this weekend thanks to a new television commercial that goes on the air today. Television is an important part of our effort to increase Keiffer's exposure to voters in this election. Politics Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:05:30 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=120 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=119 Although we've been honored to have the support of so many of Baltimore's finest over the course of the campaign, tonight the Fraternal Order of Police made it official by voting to endorse Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr., in the race for Mayor of Baltimore. Politics Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:24:57 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=119 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=118 In a weak attempt at convincing Baltimoreans that crime isn't as bad as the news media (and the 177 murders) would lead you to believe, the interim-mayor has long maintained that crime was actually declining overall. In Dixon's world, it's only the murder rate that is spiraling out of control. Politics Sun, 22 Jul 2007 18:17:01 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=118 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=117 Keiffer has said all along that although Hamm should be fired, ultimately it's the Interim-Mayor that has set the strategy on fighting crime. Rather than use the change of commissioner as an opportunity to invest in new tactics for fighting crime, Dixon is keeping the status quo! No change in strategy. This in its own right is stunning, but when you think about it, it's actually worse. Politics Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:17:26 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=117 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=116 For months, Interim-Mayor Dixon has said she wouldn't fire Commissioner Hamm on reasons of policy and principle. But now that a poll proves it would be politically advantageous for her to fire him, she does so. Which is it? Principle or politics? Politics Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:45:37 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=116 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=115 Of the many decisions Interim-Mayor Dixon has made since being handed the office that have surprised me, this has to be the most audacious. Dixon is attempting to amend the city charter to REDUCE public oversight of city spending and to empower her to dole out more no-bid contracts. Politics Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:51:07 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=115 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=114 The results of a Baltimore Sun poll of likely voters revealed 68 percent of them believe crime to be the most important issue in this election. It's no wonder -- the city's violent crime rate has quickly spiraled out of control under the Interim-Mayor's bizarre "plan." Politics Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:21:00 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=114 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=113 Dixon's spokesman (a City Hall employee, mind you) glibly compared Keiffer's plans for stemming this wave of violence to his own desire "to put an ice cream machine on every corner." Seriously, that's what he said. He went on, "we have to balance people's wants and desires with fiscal reality." Politics Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:07:03 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=113 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=112 The campaign's first television ad is appearing on all local stations today, reminding voters that the last day of the school year doesn't mean the end to the problems plaguing Baltimore city schools. Politics Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:16:17 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=112 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=111 This morning Keiffer will be unveiling his ideas (there are a lot of them) for fighting crime at a press conference on the northwest corner of North Avenue and Harford Road. It starts at 11 a.m. Politics Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:37:46 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=111 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=110 Today Keiffer rolled out his seven-point plan for reforming the city's procurement process -- part of his comprehensive effort to make City Hall more transparent and honest. Politics Thu, 24 May 2007 01:21:15 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=110 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=109 Keiffer is giving citizens the opportunity to submit questions that he'll ask Police Commissioner Leonard Hamm at this afternoon's hearing on the police budget. Find out how you can submit a question! Politics Thu, 17 May 2007 13:10:28 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=109 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=108 Keiffer released part one of his plan for Baltimore's schools this afternoon at Thurgood Marshall High School, calling for Baltimore to take back control of City schools, hiring and retaining quality teachers, creating an open, transparent and accountable budget process, and instituting school efficiency audits. Politics Tue, 08 May 2007 18:33:57 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=108 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=107 Keiffer released a brief statement yesterday on Interim-Mayor Dixon's so called 'crime plan,' calling it a publicity stunt and noting that two of the whopping seven powerpoint slides that comprised the 'plan' were duplicates! Politics Wed, 02 May 2007 10:17:49 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=107 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=106 I have introduced new legislation to give the police more flexibility and authority to shut down properties that are dangerous to their neighborhoods. The bill I offered is simple. When passed, police and housing officials will be able to seek a padlock order after two incidents of homicide, assault, gun possessions, and gang activity occur at a property within a defined time period. This will help the police and community to work together to prevent recurring violent crimes that end up negatively defining and destroying a neighborhood. Politics Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:24:37 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=106 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=105 Tonight's "March Madness" fundraiser at Cross Street Market was a great time -- thank you to everyone who came out to chat with Keiffer and other supporters. Politics Fri, 23 Mar 2007 01:55:50 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=105 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=104 President Rawlings Blake has promised to schedule a hearing on the proposed pay raise soon. I plan to hold her to this promise. Otherwise, public opinion is being stifled and the people of Baltimore are being denied the opportunity to speak. When the citizens of Baltimore approved the creation of the Compensation Commission by referendum, they did not waive their opportunity for public comment. I would also hope that Interim Mayor Dixon would be more vocal in this effort. By allowing this pay proposal to become law without a proper hearing, we would all be forfeiting what the voters sent us here for: to be leaders. Politics Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:02:07 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=104 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=103 Tonight I had the pleasure of eating dinner and spending time with those involved with the Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network, or BIHN. For those who aren't aware, the BIHN is a network of 26 Baltimore-area religious congregations who provide hope and shelter to homeless families. The congregations provide food and shelter, but as I learned from talking to some families they also provide help and support to get these families back on their feet. Politics Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:17:59 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=103 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=102 Councilman Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. hosted a community event on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 that focused on finances. Attendees were exposed to information on how to manage money wisely to meet important personal goals. The meeting was open to the public. The following topics were discussed: Developing a relationship with your Bank / Credit Union; Credit - The risks and benefits; and Homeownership - ownership and leverage. Politics Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:10:44 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=102 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=101 Not to act as the Council did this evening would be a failure of our duties as public servants. The citizens of Baltimore have placed in us the faith that we will act decisively when issues such as this one present themselves before us. They do not want us to abdicate this responsibility for political expediency. It is about leadership. Politics Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:37:18 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=101 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=93 On January 19, I announced I was running for Mayor. As a part of that announcement, I promised that I would go into every neighborhood and simply listen to people's hopes, frustrations, and ideas. This past weekend, I went into Waverly to hear from people on Baltimore City public education, an issue that I am making the cornerstone of my campaign. Politics Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:43:39 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=93 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=92 There have been few issues I have faced as a City Councilman that have been as polarizing as whether or not to ban smoking in all of Baltimore's public places. I have received passionate phone calls and emails demanding that I vote for the ban, as well as many demanding I vote against the ban. Politics Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:04:04 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=92 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=91 Councilman Mitchell will host a community event on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 that will focus on finances. Attendees will be exposed to information on how to manage money wisely to meet important personal goals. The meeting is open to the public. Politics Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:42:49 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=91 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=90 It's official -- Keiffer Mitchell is now a candidate for mayor. A diverse crowd of nearly 100 supporters from across Baltimore came out to hear him announce his candidacy Friday at the corner of Pennsylvania and Laurens -- a well known drug corner where Keiffer has set up his "corner office" frequently over the last four years. Politics Sat, 20 Jan 2007 17:57:23 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=90 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=89 On Tuesday, December 19th, Councilman Mitchell moved his office to the street corners of Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street with the intention of deterring crime activity and reclaiming the area. Politics Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:14:52 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=89 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=88 Politics Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:26:58 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=88 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=87 Politics Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:20:35 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=87 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=86 Politics Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:02:56 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=86 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=85 Politics Tue, 07 Nov 2006 23:53:44 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=85 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=84 Politics Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:44:52 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=84 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=71 Politics Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:05:33 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=71 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=45 Politics Wed, 23 Aug 2006 03:47:07 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=45 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=39 Today, I was fortunate to be invited by President George W. Bush to be at hand for the signing of the Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006. The Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 extends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 for 25 years. Politics Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:45:00 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=39 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=38 On Wednesday, July 26th, Councilman Mitchell, his staff, and representatives from city agencies will be on the street corners of Pennsylvania Avenue and North Avenue to bring city services to the constituents of the 11th District. Politics Sun, 23 Jul 2006 09:57:37 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=38 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=37 You are invited to attend and participate in Councilman Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr.'s Annual Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 24th starting at 9:00 am and ending at 3:00 pm. More information to come! Politics Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:51:38 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=37 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=35 On Wednesday, June 28th, Councilman Mitchell moved his office to the street corners of Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street. Politics Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:11:44 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=35 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=34 The "Unsolicited Advertising Circular" law is in effect. It was approved by the City Council on April 10, 2006 and signed into law by the Mayor on April 26, 2006. Politics Sun, 18 Jun 2006 22:42:25 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=34 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=32 Today, I would like to take a moment to recognize one of Baltimore's most enduring personalities who passed away this week at the age of 90. Ms. Estelle Turner, or Miss Turner as I called her, was the sort of character that makes Baltimore proud. Politics Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:23:23 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=32 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=31 Of all the great things that make Baltimore a remarkable city, no one can argue that its mixture of people is an essential part of its "charm." A port city for over three centuries, Baltimore has drawn all types of people from scores of backgrounds that work in all types of trades. Politics Fri, 10 Mar 2006 23:40:03 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=31 http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=30 Councilman Keiffer J. Mitchell Jr. today decried the embarrassing events that took place yesterday during a joint meeting of the Budget Committee and Public Safety sub-committee. Politics Thu, 09 Mar 2006 23:46:17 GMT http://www.keiffermitchell.com/blog/post.cfm?sort=30