From The Banner · Emily Opilo · · 1m 10s
Baltimore Voters Approve Baby Fund
Baltimore voters approve baby fund to boost newborn families' economic stability.
In brief
Baltimore voters approve baby fund to boost newborn families' economic stability. Baltimore voters approved a baby fund using property taxes to enhance newborn families' economic stability without direct cash payments. Originally reported by The Banner.
Baltimore voters approve baby fund
Baltimore voters approved a baby fund to assist city families with newborns using property taxes.
Fund funding mechanism
The fund would use $0.03 for every $100 in taxable property value, generating $17 million in its first year.
Fund usage restrictions
The fund cannot replace existing newborn funding and must enhance economic stability for newborn families.
Mayor's plan for fund
Mayor Brandon Scott plans to use the fund for direct cash payments to newborn parents.
City Council preferences
Some City Council members want the fund used for childcare assistance instead of direct cash payments.
Voter concerns
Voters worry about fund distribution and timing, with some voting against the measure due to concerns about multiple children.
Other ballot questions
Voters also approved questions to bar stormwater sales, create a water department, and eliminate lowest bid contracts.
What matters most
Baltimore voters approved a baby fund using property taxes to enhance newborn families' economic stability without direct cash payments.
