Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority Task Force

In 2024, the General Assembly created the Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority Task Force to study and publish a report with recommendations concerning the membership, purpose and function of an entity to govern the renovation, revitalization, financing, ongoing maintenance and management of the Baltimore Convention site. Based on that report, the General Assembly has mandated the Task Force to report on its findings and recommendations on funding sources and mechanisms to renovate and develop projects relating to the Baltimore Convention Center and to establish and sustain the operations of a Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority. The Task Force went into effect on July 1, 2024, and terminates June 30, 2026.

​	​Chairman Chuck Tildon Chair, Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority Task Force Chair, Baltimore Convention and Tourism Board Vice President, External Affairs at University of Maryland Medical System
​	​ Harry Coker, Jr. Secretary, Department of Commerce
​	​ Antonio Hayes Senator, District 40, Baltimore City
​	​ Holly Arnold Administrator, Maryland Transit Administration
​	​Edward Brown Trustee, AFSCME Local 44
​	​ Matthew (Mac) Campbell Executive Director, Baltimore Convention Center
​	​ William H. “Bill” Cole Partner, Margrave Strategies Representative, Maryland Stadium Authority ​
​	​ Eric Dodson Co-owner of Cuples Tea House
​	Al Hutchinson President and CEO, Visit Baltimore
​	Shamiah Kerney Chief Recovery Officer with the City of Baltimore
​	​ ​Tracy Lingo President, Unite Here, Local 7 Baltimore
​	​ ​Tom Sadowski Executive Director, Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)
​	​Ben Seidel President and CEO, Real Hospitality Group
​	​Leland Shelton Director of Government Relations with MCB Real Estate
​	​Onahlea Shimunek General Manager, Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, PM Hotel Group
​	​Alex Smith Founder and President, Atlas Restaurant Group
​	​ ​Stephanie Smith Delegate, District 45, Baltimore City
​	​Shelonda Stokes President, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
​	​ Colin Tarbert President and CEO, Baltimore Development Corporation
​	​ ​Mark Anthony Thomas President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee
​	​ Ruth Toomey Executive Director, Maryland Tourism Coalition
​	​Justin Williams Deputy Mayor for Community and Economic Development

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