Baltimore City agencies face a possible 5% budget cut next year

Create Baltimore, the organization responsible for major local events like Artscape and the city's farmers' markets, is preparing for a potential 5% budget cut for the 2027-28 fiscal year. CEO Robyn Murphy confirmed that city agencies have been notified of the anticipated reduction. While the final budget figures are not yet set, the agency is bracing for the financial impact, noting that such a cut would present significant operational challenges for the organization.