[{"_1":2,"_99":-5,"_100":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6481070,"mediaKeyId","5779746-22166814946e046950061742c6680fc1","parentId",5779746,"title","Human Relations Commission subcommittee plans Randallstown signature event; commissioners ask for budget clarity","audioSeconds",274,"startMs",3175000,"endMs",3449000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779746-22166814946e046950061742c6680fc1&start=3175&end=3449","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779746-22166814946e046950061742c6680fc1/thumbnail_3175000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6481070/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Human-Relations-Commission-subcommittee-plans-Randallstown-signature-event-commissioners-ask-for-budget-clarity","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481070-100a7c9c6b445f2c1197d5046a2eb40d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770728623&Signature=bmeeBRmgcHo-PhNe56yxhptDeW6neX5K2Na7xqy7cqMbmL602SaPQroADJAEzYsnLURJbOfztT-6aUm6ZIhwPFAfBsBeCmyjHJMGAn32UbKmIFFJOVQWBTWOYGZb-WTE~XjxE4ALLSWAhNkMcLlR8pOHibBKPW5bWffBwLn81nx-AFQcg8ZpXsuPr9fZIrIPNyHCFKTxj3yC0WMRGcSHSFNI6JOAYvtcWLYLlBCW5blAZGftohWL0RM~K-BJLLcILW5yO2eHEFk5f58ui~iIQGBde0eDq87Fd5wNV4v2RAD8tjLKeoWZT9bx1jlCPldyxnkYBlorB-yka~XFH7xfpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Baltimore County","date","2025-09-12T18:58:56Z","article","Commissioners reviewed progress on a subcommittee-planned \"signature event\" and pressed staff for clearer budget and procurement information before endorsing further promotional steps.

Subcommittee plans and schedule: commissioners said the subcommittee has drafted a run of show for an event planned for Oct. 17 at Randallstown Community Center, with a proposed all-day program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., panelists, performances and resource vendors. The subcommittee drafted a flyer and the county staff planned to circulate it through the Office of Community Engagement and other agencies to boost outreach.

Budget and process concerns: several commissioners said they have repeatedly requested a written budget and clarified whether unspent funds from a prior year rolled into the current allocation. One commissioner said the director of human resources had confirmed that some carryover funds exist but that exact amounts and spending deadlines were not provided to the commission. Commissioners noted past commissions often had annual allocations that had to be spent within a calendar year and asked staff to identify a clear point of contact in finance or HR to process purchases and vendor payments.

Operational details raised: commissioners asked whether the event would provide food or vendors, whether sound/PA services would be procured, and whether the timing (a weekday date) would limit attendance. Randallstown Community Center seating was described as roughly 300 in a large-room configuration; the subcommittee proposed vendor tables and outreach to county agencies, immigrant affairs and health services to broaden attendance. Several commissioners suggested postponing or condensing the event if budget, marketing or timing cannot be resolved.

Next steps: staff agreed to locate and share formal budget figures (allocated amount for the commission and any carryover), confirm procurement and purchase order procedures, and provide a named contact in finance or HR. Commissioners asked the subcommittee to withhold public promotion until budget and procurement pathways are clear.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Baltimore County Human Relations Commission Meeting, September 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A subcommittee drafted an Oct. 17 Randallstown Community Center event but commissioners said they lack formal budget details and asked staff to confirm available funds, timelines, and the procurement process before publicizing or committing resources.","taxTitle","Baltimore County, Maryland","taxId",3882,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481073,"Baltimore Jewish Council warns of sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in Baltimore County",160,2663000,2823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779746-22166814946e046950061742c6680fc1&start=2663&end=2823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779746-22166814946e046950061742c6680fc1/thumbnail_2663000.jpg","/articles/6481073/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Baltimore-Jewish-Council-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-antisemitic-incidents-in-Baltimore-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481073-cb1ea32a14b350a9ae5f852bfb44fa3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770728623&Signature=eTA6TKKXwn~oRwDoR-s8wM8etpxer423aZtcXJEJcUxW9DJy7-4LUBvOx5Qb9t~AXypHNPlIZfwD6hwsKT1Rb8rjXbMeHakUq47pJr-OSs-ZI6bvQS1RQPFDrQBTEWKqT9L8VWNSyEwSXMmuJJhnyumTV~O~GhGhr0StRj~LSrL9~xnp0x0O0iaVGjSMTv4VSl5ycimSenU0eTvxveHV7sWTcSr6g96VGMeJArQebUwAKi1GVaH7fmtn2TzKYVqHB95gpLJTqOydbRdF5fsIcip2S-Noyuxml03tR8N0JdPzNUaRkrwAam~wP~jUPlMIPadq87YDLwpV0slfMwbTrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Howard, executive director of the Baltimore Jewish Council, told the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission that antisemitic incidents have surged nationally and have a clear local impact, and he urged continued county attention and interagency coordination.

\"There's been a nearly 400% spike in incidents nationally since 10/07/2023,\" Howard said, citing national and Maryland law-enforcement data. He added that \"while Jews are only 2% of the population, we are victims of about 70% of all hate crimes motivated by religion,\" and that many Jewish residents are altering everyday behavior out of fear.

Why it matters: Commission members said the incidents Howard described — including repeated vandalism to a kitchen-design shop that had Israeli flags removed and red paint thrown on it, swastikas in some public-school bathrooms, and graffiti on streets and campus signs — show the county must coordinate schools, police and community outreach to respond to and prevent bias-driven acts.

What Howard reported: he described work the Baltimore Jewish Council does on security, Holocaust education, interfaith relations and youth leadership. He said the council coordinates with county police and school officials in investigations: in one example, county police reviewed hallway camera footage, identified a student and brought charges after a swastika was found in a school bathroom. Howard said the council focuses both on security and on educating \"persuadable\" people to reduce ignorance-driven antisemitic incidents.

Commission response and resources: commissioners thanked Howard, noted existing police follow-up on some incidents and discussed the commission's role in education and outreach. Howard offered to return or present in person at a future meeting.

The presentation was part of the commission's ongoing speaker series on lived experience and bias; the commission's chair said it will continue inviting community partners to brief the body.","Howard, executive director of the Baltimore Jewish Council, told the commission that antisemitic incidents have surged nationally and locally since October 7, 2023, and described vandalism, threats and impacts on students and community behavior in Baltimore County.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481077,"Baltimore County Human Relations Commission moves to resume formal intake and investigations under Article 29",1558,235000,1793000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779746-22166814946e046950061742c6680fc1&start=235&end=1793","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779746-22166814946e046950061742c6680fc1/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6481077/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Baltimore-County-Human-Relations-Commission-moves-to-resume-formal-intake-and-investigations-under-Article-29","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481077-382bdbbf59757e55cbac2a0e3697f2a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770728623&Signature=FBZVZ6HNk1cTF3aGQ5z3sjvyzuEgCxYbVKL8LJr-WXZoUDo7r6m2-AbzumruZKTaCku58C4ks6Fkjf1WxH3yQavLdrpsJzj1c7IIkQBcH6QlHOeucx5ruCPXupaKti3iOQcyk~ekV7U1Wq8S~TgYXpYTbR8qbnS4xzDOr2RR7QY3u7khgQ2ZypWgvvFaGtMaZznOVYesXb4vmdx4s19CuQyFBjl3VCJHFA3hEwKwPKkcUakOPj8YVGXTeV1SmjHwtLStxBAqdnqnHjPoAFCgGmHyXtRVP4nKm~gxfKMPwx3XiGyb0-vj1H3we6VBHGE7wWPZjE9E~knC-0gaN7XP4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Baltimore County Human Relations Commission at a regular meeting said it will move to align its bylaws and procedures with Article 29 (Title 3) of the Baltimore County Code to resume formal intake and investigations of discrimination complaints.

Commission members and staff said the change will require updating internal processes, implementing secure intake and case-management tools, and training commissioners on legal and investigative procedures. \"We just wanna put the power back in with y'all hands so that we can support you better,\" said Bridal, the commission's chief and executive director, describing staff plans to restore investigatory functions to the full commission.

Why it matters: Article 29 establishes the commission's jurisdiction over discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations and finance; Title 3 of that article sets the commission's procedures. Commissioners and staff said the commission has not consistently undertaken formal investigations or adjudications in recent years and intends to reassert those authorities with legal and technical support from county attorneys and staff.

Meeting discussion and next steps: staff presented a timeline and several implementation items: written alignment of the commission's bylaws to Article 29/Title 3; formal training for commissioners on intake and investigation procedures; and work with county IT or records teams to create a secure complaint intake and document workflow. Commissioners asked for specifics on how intake will be routed, who will hold identifying information before a case reaches commissioners, and whether the commission will authorize outside personnel to assist investigations under the code. The county attorney, James Benjamin, and staff pledged to provide legal compliance guidance as the procedures are drafted.

Commissioners and staff also discussed capacity and community outreach: current complaint volumes appear modest but rising; staff reported roughly nine complaints received between January and June (exact counts were described as not specified). Commissioners asked for a written protocol and training schedule before the commission begins handling intake and investigations directly.

Meeting housekeeping: the commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes of the June 11 virtual meeting by voice votes. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Looking ahead: staff will deliver draft bylaw language and a proposed intake workflow; the commission will schedule training on investigatory procedure and evidence handling before taking cases as a full panel.","At a regular meeting, commissioners and staff said the commission will align its bylaws and procedures with Article 29 (Title 3) of the Baltimore County Code, resume intake and investigations, and schedule training for commissioners and staff to support that work.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Human Relations Commission subcommittee plans Randallstown signature event; commissioners ask for budget clarity

Baltimore Jewish Council warns of sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in Baltimore County

Baltimore County Human Relations Commission moves to resume formal intake and investigations under Article 29