# Baltimore Voters Approve Baby Fund

> Baltimore voters approve baby fund to boost newborn families' economic stability.
- Title: Baltimore Voters Approve Baby Fund · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Baltimore voters approve baby fund to boost newborn families' economic stability. Baltimore voters approved a baby fund using property taxes to enhance…
- Keywords: baltimore, baby fund, municipal property tax, child economic stability, baltimore city council, mayor brandon scott, maryland child alliance, cash campaign of maryland, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-ballot-questions-baby-bonus-IBGEZCUQHBBD5IWQ3MYZNOVWKU
- Author: Emily Opilo
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:01:46.671+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore, baby fund, municipal property tax, child economic stability, baltimore city council, mayor brandon scott, maryland child alliance, cash campaign of maryland, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore voters approved a baby fund using property taxes to enhance newborn families' economic stability without direct cash payments.