Baltimore City Question DBond Issue – Public Infrastructure Loan
What your vote means
A YES vote lets the city borrow up to $148 million for city buildings, libraries, parks, streets and technology.
A NO vote means the city cannot borrow this $148 million.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- Allows borrowing up to $148,000,000 for city-owned buildings, Enoch Pratt Free Library buildings, parks and recreation land, streets, alleys, utilities, trees, equipment and information technology. source: elections.maryland.gov
- Projects named in news coverage include replacing the Lillian Jones Recreation Center and the William McAbee Pool, restoring the facade of the Bromo Arts Tower, and sidewalk ramp upgrades required under a partial consent decree. source: thebanner.com
- It is the largest of the four bond questions in the $280 million package. source: baltimorechronicle.com
Cost: Up to $148,000,000 in borrowing, paid back from the city budget with interest. The question does not set a new tax rate (Baltimore Chronicle).
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
- In 2024 voters approved $125 million a year for fiscal 2026 and 2027; these questions cover fiscal 2028 and 2029. source: baltimorechronicle.com
Why supporters want it
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Why opponents object
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What you will see on your ballot
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Word for word from the State Board of Elections' official Baltimore City ballot: elections.maryland.gov .
Bond Issue Public Infrastructure Loan
Question D authorizes the City to borrow up to $148,000,000 to be used for the development of public infrastructure owned or controlled by the City. The money may be used to develop buildings owned by the City, the Enoch Pratt Free Library, and public parks and recreational land. It may be used to acquire property in the City and to construct new or improve existing buildings, structures, and auxiliary facilities for use by the City and the Enoch Pratt Free Library. The money may also be used to improve, construct, relocate, or repair buildings, streets, highways, alleys, utilities, and other structures, including information technology infrastructure, as well as to acquire and install trees, equipment, and fixtures, along with all related costs. Voting for this amendment allows the City to borrow this money. Voting against the amendment means the City is not allowed to borrow this money.
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