Disposition of Laurel Park race track is unknown, but the Stronach Group will retain ownership and could sell it to developers.
The Maryland Stadium Authority is an incredible organization doing great work for the citizens of Maryland, one of its former leaders writes.
At Board of Public Works, governor condemns shooting that left five injured at Morgan State University, says agreement with the Baltimore Orioles “has not been fairly covered.”
The memorandum of understanding, which isn’t legally binding, sets areas of agreement on a 30-year lease in which the team will pay no rent and redevelopment of an area around the stadium.
Few details of new agreement known but the Maryland Stadium Authority is set to meet next week. Announcement came during game that clinched the AL East title for the Orioles.
Tuesday’s vote is the third time the Maryland Stadium Authority has decided to settle for admissions taxes rather than a larger split with the team.
A spokesperson for Gov. Wes Moore said negotiations, criticized by some as lethargic, continue but would not be done in public.
The three-member board approved the positions without discussion or debate.
Treasurer demands more transparency and a new deal
Gov. Wes Moore is adding a second sport to his resume this week while also looking at one potential future for a revitalized area around Oriole Park at Camden Yards.