Because the last PILOT agreement was made behind closed doors, we are advocating for legislation to create a task force that would establish a fair and transparent process to support the renegotiation of the 2026 PILOT agreement. The membership of the task force will include all relevant stakeholders such as community residents, workers, the Maryland Hospital Association, Maryland Independent Colleges and Universities, and city government representatives.

Our coalition name is inspired by the slogan “nothing about us, without us, is for us” which was popularized by the South African Disability Rights Movement in the 1990s is now used globally for communities overcoming systemic oppression and taking control over decisions that impact their lives. Our coalition aims to bring together grassroots community leaders that are committed to organizing for equitable development, transparent PILOT agreements, and racial justice.