Statewide ballot question language was certified by the Secretary of State on the 20th of August. Local ballot questions may also appear on the ballot in certain counties. Follow this link for audio recordings of the ballot questions.
Statewide Questions
Question 1
Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 394 of the 2011 Legislative Session)
Qualifications for Prince George's County Orphans' Court Judges
(Amending Article IV, Section 40 of the Maryland Constitution)
Requires judges of the Orphans' Court for Prince George's County to be admitted to practice law in this State and to be a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar.
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2
Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 146 of the 2012 Legislative Session)
Qualifications for Baltimore County Orphans' Court Judges
(Amending Article IV, Section 40 of the Maryland Constitution)
Requires judges of the Orphans' Court for Baltimore County to be admitted to practice law in this State and to be a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar.
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 3
Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 147 of the 2012 Legislative Session)
Suspension and Removal of Elected Officials
(Amending Article XV, Section 2 of the Maryland Constitution)
Changes the point at which an elected official charged with certain crimes is automatically suspended or removed from office. Under existing law, an elected official who is convicted or pleads no contest is suspended and is removed only when the conviction becomes final. Under the amended law, an elected official is suspended when found guilty and is removed when the conviction becomes final or when the elected official pleads guilty or no contest.
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 4
Referendum Petition
(Ch. 191 of the 2011 Legislative Session)
Public Institutions of Higher Education - Tuition Rates
Establishes that individuals, including undocumented immigrants, are eligible to pay in-state tuition rates at community colleges in Maryland, provided the student meets certain conditions relating to attendance and graduation from a Maryland high school, filing of income taxes, intent to apply for permanent residency, and registration with the selective service system (if required); makes such students eligible to pay in-state tuition rates at a four-year public college or university if the student has first completed 60 credit hours or graduated from a community college in Maryland; provides that students qualifying for in-state tuition rates by this method will not be counted as in-state students for purposes of counting undergraduate enrollment; and extends the time in which honorably discharged veterans may qualify for in-state tuition rates.
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question 5
Referendum Petition
(Ch. 1 of the 2011 Special Session)
Congressional Districting Plan
Establishes the boundaries for the State's eight United States Congressional Districts based on recent census figures, as required by the United States Constitution.
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question 6
Referendum Petition
(Ch. 2 of the 2012 Legislative Session)
Civil Marriage Protection Act
Establishes that Maryland's civil marriage laws allow gay and lesbian couples to obtain a civil marriage license, provided they are not otherwise prohibited from marrying; protects clergy from having to perform any particular marriage ceremony in violation of their religious beliefs; affirms that each religious faith has exclusive control over its own theological doctrine regarding who may marry within that faith; and provides that religious organizations and certain related entities are not required to provide goods, services, or benefits to an individual related to the celebration or promotion of marriage in violation of their religious beliefs.
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question 7
Gaming Expansion Referendum
(Ch. 1 of the Second 2012 Special Session)
Gaming Expansion
Do you favor the expansion of commercial gaming in the State of Maryland for the primary purpose of raising revenue for education to authorize video lottery operation licensees to operate "table games" as defined by law; to increase from 15,000 to 16,500 the maximum number of video lottery terminals that may be operated in the State; and to increase from 5 to 6 the maximum number of video lottery operation licenses that may be awarded in the State and allow a video lottery facility to operate in Prince George's County?
For the Additional Forms and Expansion of Commercial Gaming
Against the Additional Forms and Expansion of Commercial Gaming
Anne Arundel County
Question A
Charter Amendment
Time for Submission of County Budget
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to require the County Executive to submit the county budget to the County Council at least 60 days prior to the end of the fiscal year and to require the County Council to adopt the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance by the fifteenth day of the last month of the fiscal year.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question B
Charter Amendment
County Executive - Removal from Office
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to provide for the removal of the County Executive by a vote of not less than five members of the County Council for failure to qualify under the Charter, for conviction of certain crimes and for failure to perform the duties of office for 180 days and providing for the forfeiture of post-employment County benefits if removed for conviction of certain crimes.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question C
Charter Amendment
County Council – Removal from Office
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to provide for the removal of a member of the County Council, by a vote of not less than five members of the County Council, for failure to qualify under the Charter, for conviction of certain crimes, or for failure to perform duties for 180 consecutive days and providing for the forfeiture of post-employment County benefits if removed for certain causes.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question D
Charter Amendment
County Council Vacancy - Failure to Appoint
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to require that if the County Council fails to fill a vacancy on the Council within 30 days of the vacancy, the County Executive shall appoint an applicant, either selected by the party Central Committee, or for an applicant not affiliated with a Central Committee, from a list provided by the County Council, as the new councilmember.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question E
Charter Amendment
Retiree Health Benefit Reserve Fund
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to require the County to establish a fund for the payment of any County retiree health care benefits as shall be approved by ordinance of the County Council and to allow the County Council to establish that fund as a trust fund to be called the Retiree Health Benefits Trust.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F
Charter Amendment
Line Item Veto - Comprehensive Zoning Ordinances Only
To amend the County Charter to limit the County Executive's line item veto authority to comprehensive zoning ordinances only.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question G
Charter Amendment
County Council - Term of Office
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to change the commencement of a term for a County Councilmember to the first Monday in December to coincide with the date when the councilman is qualified.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question H
Charter Amendment
Legislative Session Days
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to provide for an August legislative recess, with the option of an August legislative session by a majority vote of the County Council.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question I
Charter Amendment
Annual Audit
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to require an annual audit of all County offices, departments and agencies, by an independent firm of certified public accountants and to allow the County Council to except from this requirement those special taxing districts which are otherwise required by State or County law to have periodic independent audits.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question J
Charter Amendment
Use of Bond Premiums
To amend the County Charter to require that bond premiums generated from the issuance of County bonds be used only for the funding of capital improvements financed by the bonds.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question K
Charter Amendment
Charter Revision Commission Membership
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to provide that the membership of the Charter Revision Commission be comprised of a number of citizens that is equal to the number of councilmanic districts in the County, and that each member of the County Council shall make one appointment to the Charter Revision Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question L
Charter Amendment
Board of Appeals - Term Limits
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to provide that a person is not eligible for appointment to the County Board of Appeals for a third consecutive term if he has served two consecutive terms as of or after the term commencing January 4, 2011.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question M
Charter Amendment
County Ethics Commission - Term Limits
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to limit the number of terms for the members of the County Ethics Commission to two consecutive terms.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question N
Charter Amendment
Return of Bills
To amend the County Charter to clarify that a bill passed by the County Council but returned unsigned by the County Executive without a statement of approval or disapproval becomes law on the tenth day after presentation.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question O
Charter Amendment
Budget Procedures - Definition of Copy
To amend the County Charter to include a definition of the term "copy or copies" to include paper, electronic or digital copies with respect to budgetary and fiscal procedures.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Baltimore City
Question A
Bond Issue
School Loan
Ordinance No. 12-25 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $34,000,000, 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 or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and to equip all buildings to be constructed, erected, improved, modernized, or reconstructed by the Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question B
Bond Issue
Recreation and Parks and Environmental Improvement Loan
Ordinance No. 12-24 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $8,000,000 to be used for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, installation, erection, protection, extension, enlargement, renovation and modernization of, and additions and improvements to public park or recreation land, property, buildings, structures or facilities, for the acquisition and installation of trees, for tree planting programs 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 any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question C
Bond Issue
Community Development Loan
Ordinance No. 12-18 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $24,000,000 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
Against
Question D
Bond Issue
Economic Development Loan
Ordinance No. 12-20 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $15,800,000 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; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programs related to improving cultural life and promotion of tourism in Baltimore City and for doing any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question E
Bond Issue
Public Building Loan
Ordinance No. 12-23 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $17,000,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; for the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement, and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities owned or controlled by the City and the Enoch Pratt Free Library; and for the equipping, operations, functions and activities of any existing and new buildings or facilities to be constructed, renovated, altered, or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.
For
Against
Question F
Bond Issue
Walters Art Museum Loan
Ordinance No. 12-26 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $300,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; and for the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities to be or now being used by or in connection with the operations, functions and activities of the Walters Art Museum; 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
Against
Question G
Bond Issue
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Loan
Ordinance No. 12-22 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $200,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; and for the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities to be or now being used by or in connection with the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore; 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
Against
Question H
Bond Issue
Maryland Science Center Loan
Ordinance No. 12-21 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $200,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; and for the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities to be or now being used by or in connection with the operations, functions and activities of Maryland Science Center; 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
Against
Question I
Bond Issue
Baltimore Museum of Art Loan
Ordinance No. 12-19 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $500,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; and for the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities to be or now being used by or in connection with the Baltimore Museum of Art; 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
Against
Question J
Charter Amendment
Stormwater Utility
Resolution No. 12-04 for the purpose of establishing a financially self-sustaining stormwater utility; authorizing supplemental legislation to implement the provisions governing water, sanitary wastewater, and stormwater utilities; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related language; and providing for a special effective date.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question K
Charter Amendment
Municipal Elections
Resolution No. 12-03 for the purpose of confirming State Legislation, by providing for the election of the Mayor, the Comptroller, and the President and Members of the City Council in 2016 and in every succeeding fourth year; adjusting the terms of office for those elected in 2011.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question L
Charter Amendment
Minority Party Representation on Boards and Commissions
Resolution No. 12-05 for the purpose of allowing voters registered as unaffiliated or as third party members to sit on City boards and commissions as minority party representatives; defining a certain term; generally relating to minority party representation on City boards and commissions.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question M
Charter Amendment
Quadrennial Agency Audits
Resolution No. 12-09 for the purpose of requiring certain City agencies to have their operations audited at least once during every 4-year term of the Mayor and City Council; defining certain terms; specifying who may conduct the audits; and requiring certain reports.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Baltimore County
Question A
County Ordinance
School Borrowing
AN ORDINANCE to authorize and empower Baltimore County, Maryland to borrow $148,875,000 for school projects to be undertaken pursuant to Sections 705(a) and 718 of the Baltimore County Charter. (Bill 32-12)
For
Against
Question B
County Ordinance
Parks, Preservation and Greenways Borrowing
AN ORDINANCE to authorize and empower Baltimore County, Maryland to borrow $2,000,000 for parks, preservation and greenways projects to be undertaken in the ensuing fiscal years starting July 1, 2013 pursuant to Sections 705(a) and 718 of the Baltimore County Charter. (Bill 31-12)
For
Against
Question C
County Ordinance
Public Works Borrowing
AN ORDINANCE to authorize and empower Baltimore County, Maryland to borrow $55,874,000 for public works purposes, for the class of projects which includes, among other things, streets and highways, bridges and storm drainage systems, to be undertaken in the ensuing fiscal years starting July 1, 2013 pursuant to Sections 705(a) and 718 of the Baltimore County Charter. (Bill 29-12)
For
Against
Question D
County Ordinance
Community and Economic Improvement Borrowing
AN ORDINANCE to authorize and empower Baltimore County, Maryland to borrow $7,476,000 for community and economic improvement and development projects to be undertaken pursuant to Sections 705(a) and 718 of the Baltimore County Charter. (Bill 34-12)
For
Against
Question E
County Ordinance
Operational Buildings Borrowing
AN ORDINANCE to authorize and empower Baltimore County, Maryland to borrow $23,148,000 for public operational buildings including, but not limited to, general, health, police, fire, recreation, libraries, senior center and detention buildings or facilities and necessary or desirable equipment, to be undertaken in the ensuing fiscal years starting July 1, 2013 pursuant to Sections 705(a) and 718 of the Baltimore County Charter. (Bill 30-12)
For
Against
Question F
County Ordinance
Refuse Disposal Borrowing
AN ORDINANCE to authorize and empower Baltimore County, Maryland to borrow $760,000 for refuse disposal projects to be undertaken in the ensuing fiscal years starting July 1, 2013 pursuant to Sections 705(a) and 718 of the Baltimore County Charter. (Bill 27-12)
For
Against
Question G
County Ordinance
Community College Borrowing
AN ORDINANCE to authorize and empower Baltimore County, Maryland to borrow $15,000,000 for community college projects to be undertaken in the ensuing fiscal years starting July 1, 2013 pursuant to Sections 705(a) and 718 of the Baltimore County Charter. (Bill 28-12)
For
Against
Question H
County Ordinance
Agricultural and Rural Land Preservation Borrowing
AN ORDINANCE to authorize and empower Baltimore County, Maryland to borrow $1,000,000 for agricultural and rural land preservation projects to be undertaken in the ensuing fiscal years starting July 1, 2013 pursuant to Sections 705(a) and 718 of the Baltimore County Charter. (Bill 33-12)
For
Against
Question I
County Ordinance
Waterway Improvement Program Borrowing
AN ORDINANCE to authorize and empower Baltimore County, Maryland to borrow $1,295,000 for waterway improvement projects to be undertaken in the ensuing fiscal years starting July 1, 2013 pursuant to Sections 705(a) and 718 of the Baltimore County Charter. (Bill 35-12)
For
Against
Frederick County
Question A
Adoption of County Charter
Do you approve the adoption of the Charter of Frederick County proposed by the Frederick County Charter Board?
For Adoption of the Charter
Against Adoption of the Charter
Harford County
Question A
Charter Amendment
Vacancy of the County Executive
To Amend the Harford County Charter by requiring the County Council to fill the position of County Executive within 30 days with a qualified voter of the same political party as the immediately preceding County Executive. In the event a vacancy is filled 90 days or more prior to the next congressional primary election, the position of County Executive will appear on that ballot. The appointed or elected County Executive shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question B
Charter Amendment
Post Council Employment
To Amend the Harford County Charter by allowing County Council Members after they leave office to apply for employment with the Harford County Government.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question C
Charter Amendment
Eligibility for Redistricting Commission
To Amend the Harford County Charter by expanding eligibility for appointment to the Redistricting Commission for any political party with at least 15% of the total registered voters and a representative not a member of any political party already represented.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question D
Charter Amendment
Exempt Employees
To Amend the Harford County Charter to modify the list of exempt personnel positions to be consistent with the pay and classification plan.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question E
Charter Amendment
Definition of a Pending Zoning Case
To Amend the Harford County Charter by defining a pending zoning case as a current case filed and/or pending with the Zoning Hearing Examiner, County Council, Circuit Court for Harford County and/or Court of Appeals.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question F
Charter Amendment
Posting Requirements for Public Notices
To Amend the Harford County Charter by requiring public notices be posted in one newspaper widely circulated in Harford County and on an official site.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question G
Charter Amendment
Filing Dates for Annual Budget
To Amend the Harford County Charter by allowing an additional 15 days for the budget to be submitted by the County Executive and adopted by the County Council.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Howard County
Question A
Charter Amendment
Public Access to County Records
Amending the Howard County Charter to provide that any person has the right to inspect, in accordance with the Maryland Public Information Act, records that are in the possession of any board, commission, office or department of the County, and that copies of those records will be furnished upon payment of a reasonable fee set by the County Council. The effect of this amendment is to expand access to County records to all persons, provide greater protection for sensitive personal information, provide an appeal process for denial of access to records, and insure that disclosure to County records is governed by State law.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question B
Charter Amendment
Grant Funds
Amending the Howard County Charter to provide that unexpended appropriations to grants funds in the County budget at the end of the fiscal year do not revert or lapse to the County Treasury, but instead carry over to the next fiscal year.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question C
Charter Amendment
Referendum Signatures - Minimum Required
Amending the Howard County Charter to require that petitions to refer a County law to the voters of the County have at least a number of signatures that is equal to 5% of the number of votes cast in the County for Governor in the last preceding gubernatorial election. This would replace the current requirement that petitions have a number of signatures equal to 5% of the County's registered voters, with a minimum of 1,500 signatures required and a maximum of 5,000 signatures required.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question D
Charter Amendment
Notices and Advertisements Also to be Provided Electronically
Amending the Howard County Charter to require that certain notices and advertisements be published electronically, in addition to the existing publication requirements for such notices and advertisements. These notices and advertisements are: the County Council Journal; the title of each bill before the Council and the time and place of the public hearing thereon; the revised title of any bill before the Council that has been substantively amended and the time and place of the public hearing thereon; the title of each enacted bill; a copy of each emergency bill and the time and place of the public hearing thereon; and each County ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, and Charter amendment.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question E
Charter Amendment
Technical Corrections
Amending the Howard County Charter to make technical corrections. These corrections are: removing an obsolete factor (occupation) from the list of factors to be considered when revising County Council districts; correcting a citation to Maryland law regarding the County Board of Appeals; consolidating duplicate definitions of budget-related terms into one section; correcting a typographical error regarding the merit system for County employees; and removing two references to the Metropolitan Commission because the Commission no longer exists.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Montgomery County
Question A
Charter Amendment by Act of County Council
Merit System - Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
Amend Section 401 of the County Charter to allow the County to operate a program within the merit system to recruit and select qualified individuals with severe physical and mental disabilities on a noncompetitive basis.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question B
Referendum on Law Enacted by County Council
Effects Bargaining for Police Employees
Shall the Act to modify the scope of collective bargaining with police employees to permit the exercise of certain management rights without first bargaining the effects of those rights on police employees become law?
For the Local Referendum
Against the Local Referendum
Montgomery County (Election District 12 Only)
Question C
General Assembly Referendum
Alcoholic Beverages Law for Damascus (12th election district)
Repealing the prohibition on issuing licenses for alcoholic beverages in Damascus (12th election district) and authorizing Class H licenses to be issued there to sell for on-site consumption beer and light wine in hotels and restaurants that meet certain conditions.
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Prince George's County
Question A
Charter Required Referendum
(CB-55-2012) Proposed Charter Amendment
To authorize legislative action on the decennial County Council redistricting plan by resolution upon notice and public hearing.
For the Charter Referendum
Against the Charter Referendum
Question B
Charter Required Referendum
(CB-57-2012) Proposed Charter Amendment
To amend the procedure for approval of multiyear contracts by resolution of the County Council upon notice and public hearing.
For the Charter Referendum
Against the Charter Referendum
Question C
Charter Required Referendum
(CB-46-2012) Library Facilities Bonds
An Act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $45,150,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Library Facilities, as defined therein.
For the Charter Referendum
Against the Charter Referendum
Question D
Charter Required Referendum
(CB-47-2012) County Buildings Bonds
An Act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $75,823,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of County Buildings, as defined therein.
For the Charter Referendum
Against the Charter Referendum
Question E
Charter Required Referendum
(CB-48-2012) Public Safety Facilities Bonds
An Act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $156,354,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Public Safety Facilities (including Fire Department Facilities), as defined therein.
For the Charter Referendum
Against the Charter Referendum
Question F
Charter Required Referendum
(CB-49-2012) Public Works and Transportation Facilities
An Act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $193,383,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Public Works and Transportation Facilities (including roads and bridges, parking lots, and maintenance facilities), as defined therein.
For the Charter Referendum
Against the Charter Referendum
Question G
Charter Required Referendum
(CB-50-2012) Community College Facilities Bonds
An Act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $156,047,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Community College Facilities, as defined therein.
For the Charter Referendum
Against the Charter Referendum
Queen Anne's County
Question A
Local Referendum by Petition
Revisions to the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance
County Ordinance 11-22 was adopted September 27, 2011 and would revise and update the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance in Queen Anne's County. Among other things, the Ordinance would require a determination of school adequacy for residential developments of 20 or more new lots and reduce the level of service standards for schools and transportation facilities.
For the Revisions to the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance
Against the Revisions to the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance
Question B
Local Referendum by Petition
Maximum Gross Floor Area
County Ordinance 11-06 eliminated the current limitation on maximum gross floor area of 65,000 square feet on certain uses in the Suburban Commercial (SC) Zoning District.
For the Elimination of the Gross Floor Area Limitation
Against the Elimination of the Gross Floor Area Limitation
Washington County (City of Hagerstown Only)
Question A
Municipal Question
Change to Non-Partisan City Elections
Should Article V Section 503 of the Charter of the City of Hagerstown be amended by the Hagerstown City Council to provide for a non-partisan primary in which the ten persons with the highest votes without regard to political party shall become candidates for City Council in a non-partisan general election and the two persons with the highest number of votes without regard to political party shall become candidates for Mayor in a non-partisan general election?
Yes
No
Wicomico County
Question A
Charter Amendment
Council Vacancies - Section 205
To extend the time for filling a vacant position from 30 days to 45 days, if there are 3 or fewer vacancies; to certify that the list of nominees is submitted by the Local State Central Committee and that appointees shall be of same political party as the person whose position is being filled.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question B
Charter Amendment
Referendum and Petitions - Section 312 and 1002
To amend the Charter to require referendum petitions and petitions for charter amendments to be signed by a number of registered voters in the County at least equal to 20% of the number of voters who voted in the previous presidential election or ten thousand registered voters, whichever is less.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question C
Charter Amendment
Department of Law- Section 507
To amend the Charter to provide that the County Attorney must have at least 5 years experience in the general practice of law in the State of Maryland immediately prior to appointment; to delete the residency requirement; to provide that the County Attorney may be removed from office by either: the Executive with the consent of a majority of the Council, or a two-thirds vote of the entire Council; and to provide that the County Attorney shall immediately forfeit office under specified circumstances.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question D
Charter Amendment
Public Hearings -Capital Program and Budget
To require the County Executive to hold a public hearing on the Capital Program and on the Expense Budget; and to clarify that the Capital Program include any recommendation that an already authorized project be modified, postponed, or abandoned.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment