Wetlands filled in by 19th century industry are being returned to their marshy, mucky glory, but with hiking and biking trails and other features intended to delight nature lovers and uplift neighborhoods.

Responding to proposed legislation announced by Brandon Scott, Baltimore’s Inspector General says it would “eviscerate the independence” that voters overwhelmingly supported in two charter amendments.

With revenues expected to sag, the city is looking to relocate speed cameras and install new ones to boost the bottom line as well as safety.

Members cite the need for a deliberative process as reason for rejecting a bill that goes against the mayor’s wishes.