Baltimore's Local Government

Who works with the mayor to run our local government?

• The city council and citizens

• Citizens

• The city council and the president

• The governor of Maryland, and the Baltimore City Council

Which city department is in charge of keeping our city clean?

• The Department of Recreation and Parks

• The Fire Department

• The Sanitation Department

• The Mayor

What is a citizen?

• a person who lives alone

• a person who is a part of a community

• a person who eats fruits and vegetables

What is the biggest problem that have you have noticed in our city?

• Few Healthy Food Places

• Crime and Violence

• Liter and Trashy Streets

• Few Places for Safe Fun (parks, playgrounds, rec. centers)

Thinking of the problems that you selected in #3, what do you think our local government can do to correct the problems?

Answer in 3-5 sentences