Keeping the Preakness at Pimlico is again one of my top priorities this session.

I ran into a lobbyist who represents one of the interested parties. He gave me a piece of information. I responded with mine.

I told him that since we adjourned in April, I’ve been impressed by the interest of businesses and non-profits in developing the land adjacent to the race track. This would be in addition to renovating the racing facility.

Pimlico would become an economic engine year round, not just on Preakness Day.

I confirmed that the Maryland Stadium Authority is expected to approve Phase Two of its Preakness study at a February 6th meeting. A 30-day review and comment period by the budget chairs of the General Assembly will follow. The study is then expected to take 10-12 months.

All steps along the way to the necessary legislation at the 2019 session.