Baltimore Baby Fund
Only on ballots in Baltimore City
The question
Question I is a charter amendment to create the "Baltimore Baby Fund" as a new, separate fund in City government. The City could use money in the Baby Fund only to enhance the economic stability of families with newborns in Baltimore City. The City could not use money from the Baby Fund to replace funding for newborn children that already exists in this year's City budget.
The amendment would require each year's City budget to include a contribution to the Baby Fund. The City's required annual contribution to the Baby Fund will be $0.03 for every $100 in taxable property value in the City. The Baby Fund will also be able to accept grants and donations. Money in the Baby Fund will stay in the Baby Fund until the City spends it for the benefit of families with newborns. The City could not transfer money in the Baby Fund to any other purpose.
What your vote means
A vote FOR
Voting for this amendment would create the Baltimore Baby Fund and require the City to fund it as described above.
A vote AGAINST
Voting against this amendment would mean that the Baltimore Baby Fund would not be created.
This is the official ballot wording from the Maryland State Board of Elections, checked word for word against the certified ballot. Show Up Maryland takes no position on any ballot question.
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