City Council Meeting; October 19, 2026

The Baltimore City Council meeting on October 19, 2026, included an informational hearing resolution on surveillance technology. Council members raised concerns about the scale and governance of police surveillance systems, data retention and sharing, accuracy, privacy, and accountability. The discussion cited a 10-year Baltimore Police Department contract transcribed as “Exxon,” reportedly valued at $46 million and proposed to increase to $153 million, and also named Motion Safe. The resolution was referred to the Public Safety Committee; no contract award or purchasing decision was made at this meeting.

The council also scheduled November 10 budget hearings on operating and supplementary appropriations for the Fire Department, Department of Transportation, Police Department, and Sheriff’s Department; no amounts or approvals were stated. Other legislative actions included approval of grocery-store zoning legislation and consideration of housing, development, and public-safety measures. No other procurement awards, bids, or vendor selections were identified.