Most jurisdictions in the Baltimore area plan to take the next steps included in stage two of the state's coronavirus recovery plan.

Officials in Baltimore, Harford and Howard counties said they're on board to follow suit at 5 p.m. Friday, when indoor dining in restaurants will be permitted at 50% capacity and outdoor pools can increase capacity to 50%.

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Starting June 19, gyms and indoor fitness centers can reopen at 50% capacity and casinos and malls can reopen.

But not in Baltimore City.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced Thursday afternoon that Baltimore County will follow the governor's loosening of restrictions, which may only cause more frustration among some in Baltimore City.

In Baltimore City Councilman Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer's district, the Ivy Bookshop is preparing to move from its Baltimore County location to Baltimore City just down the street. As it currently stands, the store will not be able to open.

While Baltimore County has lifted restrictions on so called nonessential retail, like bookstores, Baltimore City has not, keeping the Ivy Bookstore closed to in-store traffic.

"I have been getting a lot of complaints from the small business community that they feel like the administration is picking winners and losers," Schleifer said.

During his press conference Wednesday to announce the loosened restrictions, Gov. Larry Hogan called out Baltimore Mayor Jack Young for what the governor saw as inconsistencies in the city's policies.

"I think it's absolutely absurd there are thousands of people gathering in the streets and yet a small business in Baltimore can't open their doors," Hogan said Wednesday.

Baltimore has maintained the strictest coronavirus measures in the region. Schleifer said he's concerned small businesses can't hold on much longer.

"I want all safety protocols in place. I want to make sure safety comes first, but I want the same safety protocols that allow some businesses to be open to allow other businesses to be open," Schleifer said.

A spokesman for the governor said there was conversation Thursday between the governor's office and the mayor's office.

The governor said he signed an emergency order Thursday that allows local liquor boards to waive fees for liquor licenses, which Hogan said will especially help restaurants in Baltimore City expand outdoor dining, which the governor is strongly encouraging.