Baltimore County voters may get to decide whether the County Council should expand from seven to nine members. Legislation was filed this week to put the issue on the November ballot.
But it is not a given that the council will agree to let voters weigh in on the question.
It will take the support of at least five council members to put the expansion question on the November ballot. A majority of Council members have said they are either opposed to expansion or are undecided. They’ve questioned the expense and whether it’s necessary since the county’s growth has flattened.
Council Chairman Izzy Patoka, who is sponsoring the legislation, said he is optimistic he can get it passed.
“I think there is a sweet spot that we can find that creates an opportunity for this piece of legislation to move forward,” Patoka said.
