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Baltimore mayor backs ballot measure creating taxpayer-funded 'Baby Fund' for newborn families
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced support for a ballot measure that would establish a dedicated property tax to fund direct cash payments to parents of newborns in the city. The proposal, known as the Baltimore Baby Fund, would create a funding mechanism through property tax revenue. Scott's announcement came as the measure prepares for a ballot vote.
