Delegates press county exec on future of Laurel Racetrack site
Jan 17, 2026
Delegates asked County Executive Stuart Pittman about plans for the Laurel Racetrack property; Pittman said talks with the Stronach Group and planning work point to transit-oriented housing with preserved open space, and he noted wetland and grading constraints limit development options.
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Delegates pressed the county executive on what will happen to the Laurel Racetrack land when racing operations end. Delegate Lehman said constituents are worried about future development and asked how the county has zoned the site and what the county envisions.
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