Baltimore Checkbook: Rawlings-Blake looks forward, not back, during final days in office

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Rawlings-Blake looks forward, not back, during final days in office

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake says she doesn’t concern herself with other people are saying about her. Her father, former Del. Pete Rawlings, was that way — and raised her to have thick skin as well, she said during her final public press conference as mayor. After serving in the position for almost seven years, Rawlings-Blake’s time at City Hill is winding down before Mayor-elect Catherine Pugh takes over on Dec. 6. And although some people may be critical of her work, Rawlings-Blake said she…