Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott defends taxpayer spending on sports skyboxes

9 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 24

Mayor Scott justified over $52,000 in public funds spent on food, drinks, and skybox access at Orioles and Ravens games, following an Inspector General report highlighting the range of guests invited.
Critics argue the inclusion of donors and political figures raises concerns about favoritism, while Scott emphasized increased access for regular residents and families affected by violence.
The report adds to ongoing scrutiny of Baltimore’s government spending, including previous controversies over mayoral vehicle expenditures and procurement practices, as Scott accuses media of biased questioning.

Besides donors, which 'everyday residents' were invited to the mayor's skybox suites?

How can the city justify a $3,600 party for an aide who never left?

While Baltimore spends on perks, how are other major cities tackling budget crises?

If the mayor's spending isn't illegal, does that automatically make it ethical?

What records are being shielded in the mayor's legal fight with his own watchdog?

Why does Baltimore's mayor need a vehicle that costs double the governor's?