Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility
Sponsor: Mark Edelson (District 46)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the Maryland Stadium Authority to review certain matters and make certain recommendations relating to the Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility; authorizing the Authority to acquire by certain means a Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility site or an interest in the site; requiring the Authority to transfer certain lease payments to the Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility Fund under certain circumstances; etc.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 6Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Johnson, Danita | D.C. United | Oral |
| FAV | Jones, Kevin | D.C. United | Oral |
| FAV | Levien, Jason | D.C. United | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Vandervort, Amanda | Gainsbridge Super League | Oral |
| FAV | Boston, Frank | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Edelson, Delegate Edelsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Libber, Matt | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Duncan Evans, Cristina E | Baltimore Teachers Union | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Gupta, Riyalobbyist | Blueprint Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Johnson, Seanlobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lent, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Riley, Deniselobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Rodriguez, Victoria | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFGupta, RiyaBlueprint CoalitionRegistered for: Strong Schools Maryland, care of The Fund for Educational Excellence
UNFJohnson, SeanMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association