Ballot question
Baltimore City Question H: Department of Water and Wastewater (charter amendment)
- On the ballot in
- Baltimore City
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Question H establishes in the City Charter a new Department of Water and Wastewater, which will be supervised and directed by a Director. It transfers from the Department of Public Works to this new Department the responsibility to oversee the City's water supply system and its wastewater system, along with related duties. The Amendment also removes from the Charter the requirement that bureaus within the Department of Public Works must be established or abolished by City ordinance.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote creates a Department of Water and Wastewater that takes over the water and wastewater systems from Public Works, effective January 1, 2029.
A “No” vote means
A no vote keeps the current Charter language on the water and wastewater systems.
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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