I think it depends on where you are in the city.

that said, if people feel like things aren't improving, they will get depressed about the city. I had an asshat wash my windshield today after I said no... the same old problem, unabated, continues on and on and on with the government just flat-out refusing to do anything about it, even though it has claimed one life and likely ruined another already.

non-enforcement of traffic laws make it a shit-show where it is expensive to insure a car, chaotic to drive, and unpleasant/unsafe to be a pedestrian or cyclist. again, it's just politics getting in the way.

the general feeling of no law enforcement in general. you can only be a victim of crimes so many times before you start to think negatively about the city.

Scott promised a lot of improvements and has done absolutely nothing of value as Mayor.

these things erode civic pride in some areas. baltimore needs change, but people here fight tooth and nail to never change anything.

that said, just make sure to find people and activities you enjoy, and try not to let the BS drag you down.