Demonstrators took to the streets of East Baltimore in an effort to raise awareness on the struggle against the State of Maryland's plan to build the 104 million dollar facility, the budget for which could easily supplement and expand the City of Baltimore’s education funding, and prevent the city's recreation centers from being closed or privatized.
Mike McGuire, of Occupy Baltimore, builds a roof on the symbolic schoolhouse.
Day 6: January 21, Mayor's Budget Meeting
Schools Not Jails activists planned to attend the Mayor's Budget hearing and engage in a public dialogue with city officials on budget cuts, but the hearing was canceled due to inclement weather. The hearing has been rescheduled for February 4th at 10am at Cylburn Arboretum.
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