# Baltimore Baby Fund Ballot Question Explained

> Baltimore voters could create a fund to boost newborn families' economic stability with $17m from property taxes.
- Title: Baltimore Baby Fund Ballot Question Explained · The Banner
- Summary: Baltimore voters could create a fund to boost newborn families' economic stability with $17m from property taxes. Baltimore voters will decide if a $17…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-baby-fund-ballot-question-P5XY6K5H4BHRVGTF2VTPDQGPFQ
- Author: Emily Opilo
- Published: 2026-10-20T09:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore, baby fund, property tax, municipal charter, economic stability, newborn families, ballot question, news, local
## What is the Baltimore Baby Fund?
The ballot question would amend Baltimore’s charter to create a fund promoting economic stability for newborn families.
## How much money would the fund raise?
The fund would collect $0.03 for every $100 in taxable property value, totaling $17 million in the first year.
## Why was the fund delayed?
The previous proposal would have paid $1,000 to all newborn families, but the court blocked it to protect legislative discretion.
## Who supports the fund?
Mayor Brandon Scott and the Maryland Child Alliance want to use the fund for cash assistance with income requirements.
## What will the fund do?
The fund must enhance newborn families' economic stability without replacing existing newborn funding.
## How will the fund be spent?
The mayor and City Council will decide how to spend the money, with income requirements and support for childcare.
## What happens next?
Baltimore voters will decide the fund’s fate in November 2026.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore voters will decide if a $17 million fund from property taxes helps newborn families' economic stability.