Dixon: 'I'm supporting Question 2'

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon (D) threw her support behind November's slots referendum last week, according to The Baltimore Sun.

"I made it very clear, so I hope you report it very clear: I'm supporting Question 2 to reduce the property tax," Dixon said on Friday, according to the Sun.

City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (D) joined Dixon in her support of the controversial ballot measure as well.

Voters will decide on November's ballot if the state constitution should be amended to allow no more than 15,000 slot machine installations at five different locations across the state including Baltimore city. Dixon argues the revenue generated from slots would cause significant and permanent reductions in property taxes.

Question 2 has become one of the most heated issues in the state. Proponents argue the slots will provide necessary funding for the state's education infrastructure and will help close the budget deficit. Opponents believe the revenue projections are overly optimistic, the ballot's language is misleading and the problems associated with gambling far outweigh the benefits.