The Maryland Board of Elections has made the decision to appeal the removal of a controversial ballot question regarding Harborplace in Baltimore. The question was initially approved to be included on the upcoming ballot, but was later removed by a Baltimore Circuit Court judge.
The ballot question in question asked voters if they supported a resolution that criticized the management of Harborplace by current owner, Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation. The resolution suggested that if the management did not improve, the city of Baltimore should consider taking over control of the struggling Inner Harbor property.
The decision to appeal the removal of the question was made after discussions among members of the Board of Elections. Some members expressed concerns about the potential precedent that could be set if the removal of the question was allowed to stand.
The appeal process is expected to move quickly, as the deadline to finalize the November ballot is approaching. The issue has sparked controversy and debate among Baltimore residents, with some supporting the inclusion of the question on the ballot as a way to address concerns about the management of Harborplace.
The controversy surrounding Harborplace and its management has been ongoing for years, with the property facing financial struggles and a lack of tenants. The outcome of the appeal will ultimately determine whether or not voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on the future of Harborplace in the upcoming election.
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