Former Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley opposes the Harborplace redevelopment

BALTIMORE — Former Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley is making no secret of how he votes on Question F. A resounding “no.”

On Saturday afternoon, O’Malley took to social media to say he was voting against the Inner Harbor referendum, then added that “this is a terrible appropriation of public waterfront parks by developers.”

O’Malley, commissioner of the Social Security Administration, said he was speaking on his own behalf.

Earlier this week, the pro-Question F group “Baltimore for a New Port” touted the plan from three former mayors: Kurt Schmoke, Jack Young and Stephanie Rawlings Blake.

All three were quoted in the release as saying it helps build a better future for Baltimore, and they voted yes.

Mayor Brandon Scott also supports this amendment.

Question F, if approved, would amend the city’s charter to allow development near the port.

Harborplace developer, MCB Real Estate overseen by David Bramble announced plans last year construction of four new buildings, including a combined residential tower with approximately 900 apartments and commercial and service space.

MCB says the plan was developed after intensive public engagement and includes four acres of new accessible parkland, a renovated waterfront promenade and more than 500 new trees.

It also includes mixed-income housing and 250,000 square feet of commercial space for shopping, dining and other local businesses.

Last month, the Baltimore-based group Protect Our Parks announced a “Vote No” campaign on the Harborplace development.

While Protect our Parks members say redevelopment is necessary, it should not include subsidies for private developers.

In September, the judge issued a verdict votes for question F will not be countedstating that the wording on the ballot was too confusing.

However, the state supreme court overturned this decision last month said a petition for judicial review was not the appropriate way to challenge the question’s language.