Brandon Scott
Coverage of Brandon Scott in the Nexus archive.
- What Can Cities Learn From Baltimore’s Extraordinary Decline in Violence?
Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS), launched in 2022, led to a significant decline in homicides and shootings by 2026, marking the fewest first-half-year homicides since the 1960s. The strategy, combining focused deterrence, community intervention, and sustained leadership, shows a 23% drop in homicides and 2.5% in nonfatal shootings compared to 2025.
- How Baltimore's Mayor Is Fighting the City's Vacant Housing Crisis
Baltimore's Mayor Brandon Scott is addressing the city's vacant housing crisis, while US states face revenue losses due to government cuts and trade policies, with Maryland expecting a $350 million loss. The Trump administration's policies are contributing to these financial concerns. Baltimore is working to combat its specific issues.
- Odd Lots: How Baltimore Is Fighting Vacant Housing (Podcast)
Baltimore has been fighting vacant housing since Mayor Brandon Scott took office in 2020, with a focus on tracking down owners and converting empty homes into usable housing supply. The number of vacant homes in Baltimore has dropped from 16,000. This effort aims to build new houses and utilize existing ones.
- Baltimore mayor vows to press on with spending, dismisses scrutiny as ‘ridiculous reporting’
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott defended over $52,000 in taxpayer-funded expenses for food, drinks, and skybox access at Orioles and Ravens games, despite an Inspector General's report highlighting attendance by donors, political figures, and city employees. Critics, including taxpayer advocate David Williams, accused the mayor of favoritism, while Scott emphasized expanded access for everyday residents and families affected by violence.