Ballot question
Baltimore City Question D: $148 million public infrastructure loan (bond issue)
- On the ballot in
- Baltimore City
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Question D authorizes the City to borrow up to $148,000,000 to be used for the development of public infrastructure owned or controlled by the City. The money may be used to develop buildings owned by the City, the Enoch Pratt Free Library, and public parks and recreational land. It may be used to acquire property in the City and to construct new or improve existing buildings, structures, and auxiliary facilities for use by the City and the Enoch Pratt Free Library. The money may also be used to improve, construct, relocate, or repair buildings, streets, highways, alleys, utilities, and other structures, including information technology infrastructure, as well as to acquire and install trees, equipment, and fixtures, along with all related costs.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote authorizes the City to borrow up to $148 million for City-owned buildings, Enoch Pratt Free Library facilities, parks, streets and utilities.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the borrowing.
Sources
- Ballot Questions for the November 3, 2026 Election · Maryland State Board of Elections
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Baltimore City (every ballot style) · Maryland State Board of Elections
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