Dr. Kaye speaks with Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates about his tenure in office, recent public tensions with Mayor Brandon Scott, and the priorities of his administration.
Bates outlines the legal and ethical responsibilities of his office, stressing transparency, accountability, and adherence to established rules. He addresses a letter he sent to the mayor concerning the mismanagement of services by a nonprofit organization, noting that the correspondence later became public.
Dr. Kaye and Bates discuss his office’s public safety strategy, which focuses on incarcerating repeat violent offenders. Bates credits this approach with contributing to a significant reduction in homicides in Baltimore.
He also shares he is seeking re-election and plans to continue building on the progress made during his term.
