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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 1 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote All Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John Sarbanes Democratic
David Lashar Libertarian
or write-in:
State Senator District 46
Vote for 1
Christine DigmanRepublican
Bill FergusonDemocratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 46
Vote for up to 3
Jeremy BaronRepublican
Nicholas Wentworth Republican
Luke ClippingerDemocratic
Robbyn LewisDemocratic
Brooke Elizabeth Lierman Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
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State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
Vote All Sides
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 1 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
Vote All Sides
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 2 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote All Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 7
Vote for 1
Richmond Davis Republican
Elijah CummingsDemocratic
David R. GriggsLibertarian
or write-in:
State Senator District 46
Vote for 1
Christine DigmanRepublican
Bill FergusonDemocratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 46
Vote for up to 3
Jeremy BaronRepublican
Nicholas Wentworth Republican
Luke ClippingerDemocratic
Robbyn LewisDemocratic
Brooke Elizabeth Lierman Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
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State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
Vote All Sides
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 2 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
Vote All Sides
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 3 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 7
Vote for 1
Richmond Davis Republican
Elijah CummingsDemocratic
David R. GriggsLibertarian
or write-in:
State Senator District 40
Vote for 1
Antonio HayesDemocratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 40
Vote for up to 3
Frank M. Conaway, Jr.Democratic
Nick MosbyDemocratic
Melissa Wells Democratic
Joshua Harris Green
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
Vote All Sides
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State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
Vote All Sides
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 3 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 4 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 7
Vote for 1
Richmond Davis Republican
Elijah CummingsDemocratic
David R. GriggsLibertarian
or write-in:
State Senator District 45
Vote for 1
Cory V. McCrayDemocratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 45
Vote for up to 3
Ronald M. Owens-BeyRepublican
Jewel Rucker Republican
Andy ZipayRepublican
Talmadge BranchDemocratic
Cheryl D. GlennDemocratic
Stephanie SmithDemocratic
Steven "Andy" EllisGreen
Glenn L. Ross Green
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
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Judge, Court of Special Appeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 4 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 5 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John Sarbanes Democratic
David Lashar Libertarian
or write-in:
State Senator District 45
Vote for 1
Cory V. McCrayDemocratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 45
Vote for up to 3
Ronald M. Owens-BeyRepublican
Jewel Rucker Republican
Andy ZipayRepublican
Talmadge BranchDemocratic
Cheryl D. GlennDemocratic
Stephanie SmithDemocratic
Steven "Andy" EllisGreen
Glenn L. Ross Green
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
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Judge, Court of Special Appeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 5 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 6 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John Sarbanes Democratic
David Lashar Libertarian
or write-in:
State Senator District 43
Vote for 1
Mary WashingtonDemocratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 43
Vote for up to 3
Curt Anderson Democratic
Regina T. BoyceDemocratic
Maggie McIntoshDemocratic
Bonnie "Raven" Lane Green
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
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State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
Vote All Sides
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 6 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
Vote All Sides
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 7 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 7
Vote for 1
Richmond Davis Republican
Elijah CummingsDemocratic
David R. GriggsLibertarian
or write-in:
State Senator District 43
Vote for 1
Mary WashingtonDemocratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 43
Vote for up to 3
Curt Anderson Democratic
Regina T. BoyceDemocratic
Maggie McIntoshDemocratic
Bonnie "Raven" Lane Green
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
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State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
Vote All Sides
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 7 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
Vote All Sides
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 8 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Craig WolfRepublican
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
or write-in: John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1 or write-in:
Tony CampbellRepublican
or write-in:
Ben Cardin Democratic
or write-in:
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
or write-in:
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in: Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Representative in CongressDistrict 7
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Vote for 1 Yes
Richmond Davis No Republican
Elijah CummingsDemocratic Judge, Court of Special
Appeals At Large
David R. GriggsLibertarian
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
or write-in: For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
State Senator District 44
Vote for 1 State's AttorneyVote for 1
Victor Clark, Jr.Republican
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
Shirley Nathan-PulliamDemocratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
House of DelegatesDistrict 44A
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
Vote for 1 or write-in:
Keith E. HaynesDemocratic
or write-in: Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Proof
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Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual toregister and vote at a precinct polling place on Election Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Proof
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 8 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 9 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John Sarbanes Democratic
David Lashar Libertarian
or write-in:
State Senator District 41
Vote for 1
Jill P. Carter Democratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 41
Vote for up to 3
Dalya AttarDemocratic
Tony BridgesDemocratic
Samuel I. "Sandy"RosenbergDemocratic
Drew A. Pate Green
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
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Judge, Court of Special Appeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 9 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 10 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John Sarbanes Democratic
David Lashar Libertarian
or write-in:
State Senator District 40
Vote for 1
Antonio HayesDemocratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 40
Vote for up to 3
Frank M. Conaway, Jr.Democratic
Nick MosbyDemocratic
Melissa Wells Democratic
Joshua Harris Green
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
Vote All Sides
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State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 10 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
Vote All Sides
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 11 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 7
Vote for 1
Richmond Davis Republican
Elijah CummingsDemocratic
David R. GriggsLibertarian
or write-in:
State Senator District 41
Vote for 1
Jill P. Carter Democratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 41
Vote for up to 3
Dalya AttarDemocratic
Tony BridgesDemocratic
Samuel I. "Sandy"RosenbergDemocratic
Drew A. Pate Green
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
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Judge, Court of Special Appeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 11 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 12 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote All Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Liz MatoryRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
Michael CarneyLibertarian
Guy MimounGreen
or write-in:
State Senator District 46
Vote for 1
Christine DigmanRepublican
Bill FergusonDemocratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 46
Vote for up to 3
Jeremy BaronRepublican
Nicholas Wentworth Republican
Luke ClippingerDemocratic
Robbyn LewisDemocratic
Brooke Elizabeth Lierman Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Proof
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State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
or write-in:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
or write-in:
Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Proof
Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 12 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Proof
Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
For
Against
Vote All Sides
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Proof
Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 13 - Page 1 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left of the name of your choice.You must blacken the oval completely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not have to vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase, or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "or write-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
Governor / Lt. GovernorVote for 1
Larry Hoganand
Boyd K. RutherfordRepublican
Ben Jealous and
Susan Turnbull Democratic
Shawn Quinnand
Christina Smith Libertarian
Ian Schlakman and
Annie Chambers Green
or write-in:
ComptrollerVote for 1
Anjali Reed PhukanRepublican
Peter Franchot Democratic
or write-in:
Attorney GeneralVote for 1
Craig WolfRepublican
Brian E. Frosh Democratic
or write-in:
U.S. Senator Vote for 1
Tony CampbellRepublican
Ben Cardin Democratic
Arvin Vohra Libertarian
Neal Simon Unaffiliated
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Liz MatoryRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
Michael CarneyLibertarian
Guy MimounGreen
or write-in:
State Senator District 45
Vote for 1
Cory V. McCrayDemocratic
or write-in:
House of DelegatesDistrict 45
Vote for up to 3
Ronald M. Owens-BeyRepublican
Jewel Rucker Republican
Andy ZipayRepublican
Talmadge BranchDemocratic
Cheryl D. GlennDemocratic
Stephanie SmithDemocratic
Steven "Andy" EllisGreen
Glenn L. Ross Green
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 8
Vote for up to 5
Charles H. Dorsey
Lynn Stewart Mays
Dana Michele Middleton
John Nugent
Jennifer Bridget Schiffer
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
Donald E. Beachley
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
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Judge, Court of Special Appeals At Large
Matthew J. Fader
Vote Yes or No
For Continuance in Office
Yes
No
State's AttorneyVote for 1
Marilyn J. MosbyDemocratic
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Clerk of the Circuit Court Vote for 1
Marilyn BentleyDemocratic
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Register of WillsVote for 1
Belinda K. ConawayDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Orphans' CourtVote for up to 3
Charles "Chuck" Bernstein Democratic
Lewyn Scott GarrettDemocratic
Michele E. Loewenthal Democratic
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Sheriff Vote for 1
David Anthony WigginsRepublican
John W. Anderson Democratic
or write-in:
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Question 1 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenuesthat are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education inPublic Schools
The amendment requires the Governor toinclude in the annual State Budget, as supplemental funding for prekindergartenthrough grade 12 in public schools, therevenues from video lottery operation licenses and any other commercial gaming dedicatedto public education in an amount above thelevel of State funding for education in public schools provided by the Bridge to Excellencein Public Schools Act of 2002 (otherwiseknown as the Thornton legislation) in not less than the following amounts: $125 million infiscal year 2020; $250 million in fiscal year2021; $375 million in fiscal year 2022; and 100% of commercial gaming revenuesdedicated to public education in fiscal year2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. The amendment also requires the Governor toshow in the annual budget how the revenuesfrom video lottery operation licenses and other commercial gaming are being used in amanner that is in addition to the level of State funding for public education provided by the funding formulas established by the Bridge toExcellence in Public Schools Act. The State Constitution currently authorizes video lottery operation licenses for the primary purpose ofraising money for public education.
(Amending Article XIX, Section 1(c)(1) and(g), and adding Section 1(f) to the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2 Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 855 of the 2018 Legislative Session) Same-Day Registration and Voting at the Precinct Polling Place on Election Day
Authorizes the General Assembly to enactlegislation to allow a qualified individual to register and vote at a precinct polling place onElection Day. The current law requires voterregistration to close before Election Day.
(Amending Article I, Sections 1 and 2, andadding Section 2A to the Maryland Constitution)
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Official Ballot Gubernatorial General Election BS 13 - Page 2 November 6, 2018 State of Maryland, Baltimore City
Question A Bond Issue Affordable Housing Loan
Ordinance No. 18-152 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for the planning,developing, executing, and making operativethe Affordable Housing Program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including, butnot limited to, the acquisition, by purchase,lease, condemnation or any other legal means, of land or property in the City ofBaltimore; the payment of any and all costsand expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to the acquisition and managementof the land or property; the payment of anyand all costs and expenses incurred for or in connection with relocating and movingpersons or other legal entities displaced bythe acquisition of the land or property, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes, such costs to include but notlimited to rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyereducation, assistance, and activities to support the orderly and sustainable planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and developmentof economically diverse housing in Cityneighborhoods; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lesseningdensity, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwise removing or preventing the spread of blight ordeterioration in the City of Baltimore; and fordoing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
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Question B Bond Issue School Loan
Ordinance No. 18-145 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$38,000,000 to be used for the acquisition ofland or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliaryfacilities; and for additions and improvementsto or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and toequip all buildings to be constructed, erected,improved, modernized, or reconstructed; and for doing any and all things necessary, properor expedient in connection therewith.
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Question C Bond Issue Community and Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 18-146 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $47,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community, commercial,and industrial economic developmentprograms of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; the development orredevelopment, including, but not limited to,the comprehensive renovation or rehabilitation of any land or property, or anyrights or interests therein hereinbeforementioned, in the City of Baltimore, and the disposition of land and property for suchpurposes; the elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessening density, eliminating obsolete or other usesdetrimental to the public welfare or otherwiseremoving or preventing the spread of blight or deterioration in the City of Baltimore; thecreation of healthy, sanitary, and safe, andgreen conditions in the City of Baltimore; and authorizing loans and grants therefore;making loans and grants to various projectsand programs related to growing businesses in the City; attracting and retaining jobs;providing homeownership incentives andhome repair assistance; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programsrelated to improving cultural life andpromotion of tourism in Baltimore City and the lending or granting of funds to any person orother legal entity to be used for or inconnection with the rehabilitation, renovation, redevelopment, improvement or constructionof buildings and structures to be used oroccupied for residential or commercial purposes; and for doing any and all thingsnecessary, proper or expedient in connectiontherewith.
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Question D Bond Issue Recreation and Parks and Public Facilities
Ordinance No. 18-147 to authorize the Mayorand City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to$65,000,000 to be used for the acquisition and development of property buildings ownedand controlled by the Mayor and City Councilof Baltimore, the Enoch Pratt Library and public park or recreation land, property,buildings, structures or facilities; for theconstruction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement andrepair of buildings, structures, or facilities tobe or now being used by or in connection with the operations, function and activities of theMayor and City Council of Baltimore, theEnoch Pratt Free Library, public parks and recreational programs; for the acquisition andinstallation of trees, for tree planting programsand for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilitiesauthorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper orexpedient in connection therewith.
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Question E Charter Amendment Inalienability of the Sewer and Water Systems
Resolution No. 18-13 is for the purpose ofdeclaring the inalienability of the City's sewersystem and water-supply system and for excepting the sewer and water-supplysystems, their operations and uses, from theCharter provisions otherwise authorizing the grant of franchises or rights relating to theoperation or use of public property or places.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F Charter Amendment Office of the Inspector General
Resolution No. 18-08 is for the purpose ofcreating an independent Office of theInspector General headed by an Inspector General. The law would establish the processfor appointing and terminating the InspectorGeneral and would establish the powers and duties of the Office of the Inspector General.The law would provide for the funding of theOffice of the Inspector General, grant the Inspector General the power to issuesubpoenas and require the Office of theInspector General to issue an annual public report. The law provides for certainadministrative procedures and establishesprocedures to transition the existing Office of the Inspector General in the Law Departmentinto the newly created independent Office ofthe Inspector General.
For the Charter Amendment
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Question G Charter Amendment Department of Legislative Reference
Resolution No. 18-11 is for the purpose of authorizing the replacement of the Board ofLegislative Reference with an ad hoc boardappointed by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller andproviding for the newly restructured ad hocBoard of Legislative Reference to make recommendations regarding the hiring of aDirector of Legislative Reference. The lawwould also remove the Civil Service status of the Director of Legislative Reference makingthe Director's status the same as other department heads. The Director will be removable for any reason. The Mayor and thePresident of the City Council are required tojointly appoint and remove the Director of Legislative Reference.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H Charter Amendment Fair Election Fund
Resolution No. 18-09 is for the purpose ofauthorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Fair Election Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a public financingoption for political campaigns for BaltimoreCity elected offices. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to dedicaterevenue to the Fair Election Fund byordinance and provide for oversight, governance, and administration of the FairElection Fund by ordinance. The law would also establish a Fair Election Fund Commission to administer the Fund.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I Charter Amendment Equity Assistance Fund
Resolution No. 18-14 is for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing,nonlapsing Equity Assistance Fund, to beused exclusively to assist efforts that reduce inequity based on race, gender, or economicstatus in Baltimore. The law would authorize the Mayor and City Council to appropriate money in the annual Ordinance of Estimatesto the Equity Assistance Fund and authorizethe Mayor and City Council to dedicate revenue to the Equity Assitance Fund byordinance.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
End of Ballot