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Since opening day on April 6, 1992 – a game I attended with my father – Camden Yards has been the site of over 30 years of Orioles magic, including this year’s fantastic season.

I’m sure you all know I am a devoted fan of the O’s. My family and I bike, ride, walk, or take the bus to the stadium from our home in Fell’s Point. There is no way I’d rather spend a summer night at the ballpark, having a beer and peanuts and watching the Orioles win while wearing an Orioles cap.

But throughout the lease extension discussions, I wore a different hat. As an independently elected statewide official, I advocate for Marylanders when I review contracts coming to the Board of Public Works. I am responsible for ensuring that every contract Maryland enters into and every investment made with taxpayer dollars is in the best interest of our state, businesses, and taxpayers. My job with this contract was to look out for what is good for our state, taxpayers, and Baltimore. And that’s what I did.

I’m proud of my team's work as we engaged with the Governor, the Maryland Stadium Authority, and all our state partners throughout this process. This was a true team effort, and I’m proud that yesterday, we signed a lease agreement that will keep baseball in Baltimore for decades to come.

Camden Yards is an essential feature of downtown Baltimore – a landmark that anchors our city, state, and regional economy. I am proud to have played a role in ensuring the Orioles stay in Camden Yards for the next 30 years while also ensuring Maryland taxpayers get a fair and honest deal.

On to Opening Day!

Let’s go O’s,

(She, Her, Hers)