Mission and purpose
The Resident Advisory Council (RAC) provides the DPW with community input and guidance on solid waste, water, and wastewater policies and services. RAC also collaborates on innovative solutions to some of the City’s longest-standing issues involving waste, blight and illegal dumping throughout Baltimore.
Vision
RAC will foster cooperative working relationships with customers, residents and all stakeholders in developing initiatives and resolutions to public-facing problems involving DPW services.
The Director of Public Works will solicit input from the community to help in the establishment of all policies, directives, and initiatives.
Membership
Approximately 20 Baltimore City residents serve on RAC, representing a cross section of community-based interests. The Director of the Department of Public Works chairs the RAC. Representatives from other City Departments are invited to serve as ad hoc advisory members at the request of the RAC.
Who can serve on the RAC?
You must be:
- A resident of Baltimore City
- 16 years of age or older
- A registered Voter
- Passionate about community service
- Attend a monthly meeting (online or in-person)
- Serve a two-year term
- Attend at least one DPW community event
- Contribute to the development of DPW outreach programs
- Serve as ambassadors for the program by actively advocating for proper waste disposal in communities and promoting cleanup efforts.
- Download: Resident Advisory Council Application
Residents can email the DPW or call 410-396-3310 to receive an application in the mail.
Current members
The current members of the RAC were seated June 10, 2022. Members serve two year terms. The first membership meeting was held July 11, 2022.
Carol Aline Thomas |
Dantwan Broady |
John Dunn |
Angela Cole |
Rosalind Griffin |
Jessica Morgan |
Crystal Parker |
Lois Freeman |
Howard Hughes |
Peggy Jackson-Jobe |
John Czeczulin |
Mary Disharoom |
Vacant |
Haydee Rodriguez |
Ad hoc members
Edward Yelochan |
Vincent Ustach |
Miriam Ewers |
- Meeting minutes
RAC Minutes - 01/09/2023
RAC Minutes - 10/17/2022
RAC Minutes - 9/12/2022
RAC Meeting 9/12/22 - Q and A
DPW Water and Waste Water Overview Presentation
DPW Solid Waste and Water Billing Overview Presentation
Eco-Ambassadors of the Future Schools Competition
DPW Volunteer Outreach Plan KSWells- Agenda and meetings
RAC Agenda - 10/17/2022
RAC Agenda - 9/12/2022
RAC Meeting Schedule
Additional information
Contact us
Yolanda Winkler
Chief, DPW-OCSA
E-mail: Yolanda Winkler
Phone: 410-396-3310