Town of Williamsport (Washington County) - Urban Renewal Authority for Blight Clearance
Sponsor: Delegate McKayCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: MunicipalitiesStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 599 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Granting the Town of Williamsport in Washington County the authority to exercise urban renewal powers in areas zoned for commercial use for blight clearance and redevelopment under Article III, Section 61 of the Maryland Constitution; and authorizing the municipality to levy certain taxes and issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds to carry out urban renewal powers.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McKay, Mike | Maryland House of Delegates Member | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McKay, Mike | Maryland House of Delegates Member | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Green, William | Town of Williamsport | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Green, William | Town of Williamsport | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate McKay, Delegate McKaylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate McKay, Delegate McKaylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |