Trust in government is built through accountability. Phylicia Porter works to ensure that every decision—whether on funding, policy, or services—is made transparently and in the public interest.

She has championed stronger audits and increased funding for Baltimore’s Office of the Inspector General, ensuring independent oversight of city operations. She supports renewing Baltimore’s commitment to open data and programs like CitiStat, which give residents a clear picture of how government is performing.

Phylicia also pushes for timely responses to Public Information Act (PIA) requests, making sure residents and community leaders have access to information when they need it. Her approach is grounded in the belief that government should not only work for the people—it should work with the people, openly and accountably.