Vote YES to Move Midtown Forward

For nearly three decades, the Midtown Community Benefits District (MCBD) has been dedicated to keeping our neighborhoods clean, green, and vibrant while advocating for the needs of our residents and businesses. Midtown continues to work with its communities in Bolton Hill, Charles North, Madison Park, and Mount Vernon-Belvedere to maintain and improve the services provided, ensuring our shared spaces remain welcoming, safe, and thriving. We now face a critical moment—Midtown must go through a full authorization process to continue providing the services that have strengthened our community for the past 29 years, and we need your support.

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The Process

In the coming weeks, a special ballot will be mailed to each property owner in the Midtown District. Property owners will have 30 days to complete and return the ballot using a pre-stamped envelope provided with the mailing.

Once submitted, the ballots will be collected and counted by the Comptroller of Baltimore, who will certify the results.

FAQ: About the Process and Ballots

  • The special ballot is a voting process that allows property owners in the Midtown Community Benefits District to decide on the continued authorization of Midtown services. Each property owner will receive a ballot by mail and will have 30 days to complete and return it in the pre-stamped envelope provided.

  • All property owners within the Midtown District will receive a ballot by mail. A map of the District can be found here.

  • You will have 30 days from the date the ballot is mailed to complete and return it.

  • Completed ballots must be returned to the Comptroller of Baltimore to be collected and counted, certifying the results. Included with your ballot is a postage paid envelope for you to use for your completed return.

  • Your vote determines the future of Midtown services. A “YES” vote ensures the continued success and operation of Midtown, allowing it to maintain vital services such as cleaning, greening, safety initiatives, advocacy, workforce development programs, and more.

  • To ensure your vote is counted:

    1. Complete your ballot as instructed.

    2. Return it using the enclosed postage paid envelope within the 30-day period.

    3. Ensure it reaches the Comptroller of Baltimore before the deadline.

  • For more details, please send an email to voteYES@midtowncommunity.org. Updates will be shared on our website at: www.midtownbaltimore.org/voteYES

Your participation in this process and your “YES” vote are crucial
to ensuring the continued success and operation of Midtown.

The above letter was created to share with Midtown’s Community Association Leaders. A mailed copy will be sent to all property owners.

FAQ: What Impact Will This Vote Have?

  • Midtown has been a pillar of support for Midtown Baltimore, delivering services that keep our neighborhoods clean, green, safe, and thriving. From maintaining public spaces to advocating for community interests, Midtown’s work directly benefits our daily lives. Your “YES” vote ensures that these services continue uninterrupted, preserving the quality of life we have come to expect.

    Our Board, which has a President representative of each of the four communities in Midtown - Bolton Hill, Charles North, Madison Park, and Mount Vernon-Belvedere unanimously support the continuance of Midtown and asks for your “YES” vote.

  • We want to reassure you that Midtown’s budget is secure, and there will be no interruptions to services at their current levels as we navigate this process. For now, Midtown will continue to provide exceptional services, ensuring our neighborhoods remain clean, green, safe, and vibrant. Our commitment to maintaining the high standards of service that our communities have come to expect remains steadfast. We will continue to operate as usual, delivering the essential programs and advocacy that make Midtown Baltimore a great place to live, work, and visit.

  • It is essential to clarify, however, that if we do not secure the votes needed through the special ballot, Midtown will no longer exist in the future, leading to the loss of services that have been integral to our community for the past 29 years. These services—including cleaning, greening, and safety initiatives, workforce development programs, and tree canopy enhancements—would no longer be available to support our neighborhoods.

  • Midtown has demonstrated its commitment to service through multiple programs throughout nearly three decades in service to our neighborhoods. Just a few of our current initiatives include:

    • Tree Canopy Support Program – Expanding and maintaining Midtown’s urban tree cover to enhance environmental sustainability, community wellness, and neighborhood aesthetics.

    • Workforce Development – Providing employment opportunities that support both individuals and the community, strengthening local economic growth.

    • Clean and Green Initiatives – Maintaining cleanliness through consistent street sweeping, trash collection, and beautification efforts that keep our neighborhoods welcoming and safe.

    • Community Advocacy and Support – Working on behalf of residents and businesses to address concerns, push for improvements, and create a unified, thriving Midtown.

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As we move toward the special ballot, your vote of support is essential to ensure Midtown can continue to provide vital services like these. Full authorization secures the future of our neighborhoods and maintains the progress we have built together.

Updates

  • 2/10/25: Bill introduced by Councilman Blanchard

  • 2/15/25: Letter mailed to Midtown Property Owners