# § 7-15 Election approval process.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 7-15 Election approval process.

Balt., Md., Code art. 14, § 7-15 (2026)

(a) The Board of Estimates, with the assistance of the interim Board, and the Department of Finance shall be responsible for compiling a list of those persons eligible to vote on the establishment of the District and on any question relating to its renewal.

(b) Each real property tax parcel is entitled to one vote to be exercised by the owner of that real property tax parcel.

(c)

  (1) A ballot shall be provided to each eligible voter for the approval of the establishment of the District.

  (2) Each ballot, with a signature of the eligible voter must be returned to the Board of Estimates, care of the Comptroller’s Office.

  (3) The voting period shall be established by the Board of Estimates and shall be not more than 21 days from the date ballots are provided to eligible voters.

(d)

  (1) At the end of the election period, the Board of Estimates shall determine the aggregate votes cast by the eligible voters.

  (2) If the Board of Estimates determines that at least 58 percent of the aggregate votes cast in the election approved the establishment of the District, the Board of Estimates shall certify the District and Authority as approved for operation.

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