Baltimore's city leadership watched as commercial property values plummeted by over $1 billion, and now they're forcing homeowners to foot the bill. This massive tax burden shift is a direct consequence of failed policies that have hollowed out the city's commercial core, leaving residents to pay for the city's mismanagement. As office demand craters and businesses leave, the financial pressure is being unfairly placed on the families and individuals who call Baltimore home. We break down how this fiscal disaster happened and what it means for every single taxpayer in the city.