City Council Hearing: FY2027 State's Attorney's Office; June 3, 2026

The City Council hearing held on June 3, 2026, by the CharmTV Citizens' Hub focused on the FY2027 budget and operations of the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. The State's Attorney and her team presented on their efforts to reduce violent crime, including significant drug trafficking takedowns and specialty courts for mental health and recovery. They requested additional assistant state attorneys (ASAs) and support staff, particularly to address increased juvenile cases due to new legislation (Senate Bill 323). The office also discussed expanding office space and enhancing training programs, with a budget increase for victim and witness services. Council members inquired about prosecution metrics, staffing challenges, and the office's stance on partnerships, notably the decision to end collaboration with Monzi to protect case integrity. The hearing included detailed discussions on prosecuting smoke shops selling illicit substances, human trafficking cases, and the need for improved data dashboards to track case outcomes and performance. The State's Attorney's Office committed to providing more detailed performance data and quarterly updates to the council to support budget decisions and transparency.