North Baltimore Lawmakers Split on Harbor Point

North Baltimore members of the City Council were split in their votes regarding the proposed Harbor Point development in southeast Baltimore.

The project has raised the ire of many community activists because they feel the tax incentives being offered to the developer are unfair, especially for a project they allege will only benefit the wealthy.

The council preliminary approved all three bills related to the development, and a final vote is expected next month. 

• Councilman Carl Stokes and Councilwoman Sharon Green Middleton voted no against all three pieces of legislation regarding the development.
• Councilman Bill Henry voted for the legislation that would allow for the project to be built, but voted against the bill creating $107 million in tax increment financing for Harbor Point.
• Councilwoman Rochelle "Rikki" Spector and Councilman Nick Mosby both voted in favor of all three pieces of legislation.
• Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke abstained from all three votes because of a conflict of interest. 

The proposed Harbor Point development would be built on 27.4 acres of brownfield site at the entrance to the Inner Harbor and south of Harbor East, according to the project’s architect’s website. 

The proposed project includes a promenade along the harbor and several public parks.