Baltimore DPW director resigns amid demands over recycling

Baltimore Public Works Director Jason Mitchell will resign in April. The DPW released a statement Monday announcing Mitchell's resignation effective on April 28. Mitchell will continue his service for the next several months to ensure a seamless transition. Earlier Monday, City Council members Zeke Cohen and Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer called on Mitchell to address problems with weekly recycling pickup or resign. The councilmen said it's time for the director to act and get the problems solved. A few hours later, Mitchell released a statement announcing his intention to resign.