Question 2: Commission on Judicial Disabilities Vacancies Amendment

November 3

• Baltimore, Maryland, Question A, Fund Affordable Housing Program Bond Measure (November 2026):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $22 million in bonds to fund the city's affordable housing program.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $22 million in bonds to fund the city's affordable housing program.

• Baltimore, Maryland, Question B, Fund School Building and Facilities Construction and Improvement Bond Measure (November 2026):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $60 million in bonds to fund the acquisition and improvement of school buildings and health, athletic, and recreation facilities.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $60 million in bonds to fund the acquisition and improvement of school buildings and health, athletic, and recreation facilities. 

• Baltimore, Maryland, Question C, Fund Economic Development Program Bond Measure (November 2026):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $50 million in bonds to fund the city's economic development program.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $50 million in bonds to fund the city's economic development program.

• Baltimore, Maryland, Question D, Fund Public Infrastructure and Public Buildings Bond Measure (November 2026):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $148 million in bonds to develop public infrastructure and public buildings in Baltimore.

A "no" vote opposes issuing $148 million in bonds to develop public infrastructure and public buildings in Baltimore.

• Baltimore, Maryland, Question E, Remove Provisions Governing Bid and Award Process for City Contracts Amendment (November 2026):

A "yes" vote supports amending the Baltimore City Charter to:

• remove the requirement of awarding contracts to the lowest bidder;

• remove the process for resolving tie bids for contracts; and

• remove the portions of the charter that govern bid bonds and performance bonds.

A "no" vote opposes amending the Baltimore City Charter, thus maintaining the provisions governing the bidding and awards process for government contracts.

• Baltimore, Maryland, Question F, Alter Ordinance Veto Process and Grant Mayor Budget Preparation Powers Amendment (November 2026):

A "yes" vote supports amending the Baltimore City Charter to:

• shorten the time a mayor is permitted to consider and veto an ordinance from three regular city council meetings to two;

• shorten the time the city council is permitted to reconsider and repass a vetoed ordinance from 20 days to two city council meetings;

• grant the mayor the responsibility to prepare and present the proposed annual budget;

• grant the mayor the authority to change the salaries of municipal officers; and

• remove the $1 million cap of the city's contingency fund for emergencies or unexpected needs, among other changes.

A "no" vote opposes amending the Baltimore City Charter.

• Baltimore, Maryland, Question G, Prohibit Stormwater System Sale and Amend Provisions Governing Private Use of Public Property Amendment (November 2026):

A "yes" vote supports amending the Baltimore City Charter to update provisions that permit non-government entities to use public property and prohibit the sale or franchise of the city's stormwater system.

A "no" vote opposes amending the Baltimore City Charter to update provisions that permit non-government entities to use public property and prohibit the sale or franchise of the city's stormwater system.

• Baltimore, Maryland, Question H, Create the Department of Water and Wastewater Amendment (November 2026):

A "yes" vote supports amending the Baltimore City Charter to create the Department of Water and Wastewater and grant it the authority and responsibility to oversee the city's water supply system.

A "no" vote opposes amending the Baltimore City Charter, thus maintaining that the authority and responsibility to oversee the city's water supply system rests with the Department of Public Works.

• Baltimore, Maryland, Question I, Create the Baltimore Baby Fund Amendment (November 2026):

A "yes" vote supports amending the Baltimore City Charter to create the Baltimore Baby Fundthat would receive $0.03 for every $100 in taxable property value in the city, and would be used to "enhance the economic stability of families with newborns in Baltimore."

A "no" vote opposes amending the Baltimore City Charter to create the Baltimore Baby Fund.