On Tuesday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that he will bring the Orioles lease at Camden Yards to a vote. This vote will determine the future of the Orioles in Baltimore and could have a major impact on the city.
The Orioles have been playing at Camden Yards since 1992 and have become a major part of Baltimore’s culture. The stadium has become a symbol of the city and has been home to some of the greatest moments in Orioles history. However, the team’s lease is set to expire in 2021 and Moore wants to ensure that the team stays in Baltimore for years to come.
Moore’s plan is to bring the lease to a vote in the Maryland General Assembly. If approved, the lease would be extended for another 25 years. This would keep the Orioles in Baltimore until 2046 and would provide much needed stability for the team and the city.
The vote is expected to be a close one as there are many who are opposed to extending the lease. Some argue that the team should not receive public money and that the money should be used for other projects. Others believe that the team should be allowed to stay in Baltimore, but that the terms of the lease should be renegotiated.
Regardless of how the vote turns out, it is clear that Governor Moore is committed to keeping the Orioles in Baltimore. He believes that the team is an important part of the city’s culture and that it should remain in Baltimore for years to come. It will be interesting to see how this vote turns out and what it means for the future of the Orioles and Baltimore.
