Baltimore Mayor Backs Ballot Measure for Taxpayer-Funded 'Baby Fund'

Brandon Scott supports a local ballot initiative that would use dedicated property tax revenue to provide direct cash payments to parents of newborn children.

26 Aug, 15:05 — 26 Aug, 15:05

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Why this matters

This initiative represents a significant local policy proposal aimed at supporting new families, potentially impacting the city's budget and property owners through a new dedicated tax.

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott supports the 'Baltimore Baby Fund' ballot measure
The fund would provide direct cash payments to parents of newborns
The fund would be financed through a dedicated property tax

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott backs the 'Baltimore Baby Fund' ballot measure.

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The 'Baltimore Baby Fund' would provide direct cash payments to parents of newborns.

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The fund would be financed through a dedicated property tax.

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Baltimore mayor backs ballot measure creating taxpayer-funded 'Baby Fund' for newborn families

Brandon Scott backs the Baltimore Baby Fund ballot measure that could fund direct cash payments to parents of newborns through a dedicated property tax.

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YahooMostly Factual5h ago