Question B: Department of Agriculture – Establishment of Department
Source: elections.maryland.gov
What does this measure do?
Supports: Social Programs and Welfare
Opposes: Government Spending Reduction
Create a county agriculture department to support farming and improve access to local food. County taxpayers would cover over $200,000 in added costs, with the total depending on staffing.
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Proposed by: Baltimore County Council (Bill 49-25; Kach, Marks, Jones, Patoka and Ertel)
These county lawmakers want an agriculture department to support farming and help residents get local food.
A YES vote means
Create the department with a director and staff to support farming and food access. County taxpayers fund added costs that could exceed $500,000 under a broad reorganization.
A NO vote means
Keep agriculture work with existing county agencies. Do not add this department or its extra staffing costs.
Sources: countycouncilweb.s3.amazonaws.com · elections.maryland.gov2
Source: elections.maryland.gov