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2006 Gubernatorial General Election -
Baltimore City Ballot Questions

Question A - Bond Issue

School Loan

Ordinance No. 06-301 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $36,000,000, to be used for the acquisition of land or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliary facilities; and for additions and improvements to existing school buildings or facilities; and to equip all buildings to be constructed or improved by the Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

  • For the Bond Issue
  • Against the Bond Issue

Question B - Bond Issue

Enoch Pratt Library Loan

Ordinance No. 06-300 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $3,000,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; and the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities to be used by or in connection with the Enoch Pratt Library; and for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilities authorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

  • For the Bond Issue
  • Against the Bond Issue

Question C - Bond Issue

Community Development Loan

Ordinance No. 06-302 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $32,000,000, to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community development program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

  • For the Bond Issue
  • Against the Bond Issue

Question D - Bond Issue

Affordable Housing Loan

Ordinance No. 06-303 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $10,000,000 to be used for planning, developing, and executing the Affordable Housing program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, including the acquisition and management of land or property, relocation and moving costs, rental payment and home purchase assistance, housing counseling and buyer education assistance, planning, preserving, rehabilitating, and developing economically diverse housing, and eliminating unhealthy or unsafe conditions; and for doing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

  • For the Bond Issue
  • Against the Bond Issue

Question E - Bond Issue

Economic Development Loan

Ordinance No. 06-304 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $24,400,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the commercial and industrial economic development program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

  • For the Bond Issue
  • Against the Bond Issue

Question F - Bond Issue

Recreation and Parks Loan

Ordinance No. 06-252 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $9,000,000 to be used for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, installation, erection, protection, extension, enlargement, renovation and modernization of, and additions to, public park or recreation land, property, buildings, structures or facilities and for the equipping thereof; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

  • For the Bond Issue
  • Against the Bond Issue

Question G - Bond Issue

Cultural Institutions Loan

Ordinance No. 06-299 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $3,600,000 to be used for the development of cultural institutions in the City of Baltimore, including, but not limited to, Upton Cultural Visitor Center, B & O Museum, Great Blacks in Wax, Arena Players, Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Center Stage, Creative Alliance, USS Constellation Museum, and Sankofa Center for Cultural Enrichment; for the acquisition of land or property; for the construction, renovation, and repair of buildings or facilities for cultural institutions and for the equipping thereof; and for doing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

  • For the Bond Issue
  • Against the Bond Issue

Question H - Bond Issue

Public Buildings Loan

Ordinance No. 06-305 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $2,000,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; the construction, renovation, and repair of buildings or facilities owned or controlled by the City and for the equipping of any existing and new buildings or facilities to be constructed, renovated, or repaired by this Ordinance; and for doing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

  • For the Bond Issue
  • Against the Bond Issue

Question I - Charter Amendment

Compensation Commission for Elected Officials

Resolution No. 05-09 for the purpose of establishing a Compensation Commission for Elected Officials; providing for the composition, procedures, powers, and duties of the Compensation Commission; and requiring certain procedures for setting the salaries or other compensation paid to elected officials.

  • For the Charter Amendment
  • Against the Charter Amendment

Question J - Charter Amendment

Affordable Housing Trust Funds

Resolution No. 06-015 for the purpose of authorizing the establishment of 1 or more continuing, nonlapsing funds to be used for promoting and assisting in the production of affordable housing.

  • For the Charter Amendment
  • Against the Charter Amendment

Question K - Charter Amendment

Multi-Year Collective Bargaining

Resolution No. 06-016 for the purpose of authorizing the Board of Estimates to approve certain multi-year collective bargaining agreements between the City and certain fire fighters and officers subject to certain conditions, and providing for the funding of those agreements.

  • For the Charter Amendment
  • Against the Charter Amendment

Question L - Charter Amendment

Grievance and Arbitration

Resolution No. 06-017 for the purpose of authorizing collective bargaining agreements to provide for grievance and arbitration procedures for employees who have been discharged, reduced in pay or position, or suspended for more than 30 days.

  • For the Charter Amendment
  • Against the Charter Amendment