$2 million in COVID relief funds was funneled through the Baltimore Civic Fund for Artscape performers.

Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer is now asking the question many taxpayers are likely wondering:

How much did each performer actually get paid?

When public money is involved, especially federal COVID relief dollars meant to help communities recover, transparency should not be optional.

Baltimore residents are already struggling with rising utility bills, grocery costs, and property taxes. So it is more than fair to ask whether those funds were spent responsibly.