The board — comprising the governor, comptroller and treasurer — was scheduled to vote on Hogan’s request to designate the project as a public-private partnership. Hogan spokesman Michael Ricci said Friday that the governor’s office decided to delay the vote after consulting with the comptroller’s office. The board is expected to vote on the solicitation proposal in June, when all three members are present. [Maryland plan to add toll lanes to Beltway, I-270 raises alarm for residents]Franchot’s spokesman, Alan Brody, declined to comment Friday on the proposal, saying the comptroller’s office doesn’t publicly discuss issues that will come before the board. However, Franchot’s office tweeted Friday: “Many have contacted me concerning the Board of Public Works’ scheduled vote on the Capital Beltway and I-270 Highway Expansion proposal.

Source: Washington Post May 03, 2019 15:33 UTC