County Announces Decline in Homicides and Nonfatal Shootings
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough announced that Baltimore County continued to experience sharp declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings in 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the county recorded 29 homicides — down nearly 15 percent year over year and down 47 percent compared to 2021. The County’s […]
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Olszewski Announces Town Hall Schedule for County Budget
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced his sixth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY25 budget. Seven meetings, one for each Council district, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members […]
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Baltimore County Christmas Tree Pickup
The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 8, 2024. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 13 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled […]
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Baltimore County Receives Federal Funds for Road Safety
The Baltimore County Department of Public Works announced that Baltimore County has been awarded over$3.5 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to enhance road safety and infrastructure and support Baltimore County’s ongoing efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities. “Investing in our roadways is not […]
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County Creates Food Pantry Locator
Baltimore County today released a new web tool displaying community partner food distribution sites across the County. Developed by Baltimore County’s BCSTAT team, the Food Pantry Locator web tool includes detailed information about community food access locations. Residents should enter an address or select “Use my location” and adjust the distance slider to view food pantries […]
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Marks Announces New Park Land Deal in Kingsville
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced the Baltimore County Council approved a land deal to provide more park land in Kingsville. Marks’ statement is below. “After nine years, the Kingsville land swap is done! At its meeting on Dec. 18, the Baltimore County Council approved the acquisition of 36 acres of land on Raphel Road […]
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Marks Opposes Changes to Weaken County IG Office
5th District County Councilman David Marks released a statement in support of the Baltimore County Inspector General and said he opposes any amendments to weaken the Inspector General office. Here is his statement. “I am restating, once again, my strong support for an independent Inspector General. I supported the creation of an Inspector General years […]
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Councilman Marks: Housing project dropped in White Marsh
The following article was written by Coucilman David Marks about a housing project on Cowenton Avenue south of Joppa Road in White Marsh. A developer has dropped plans for a housing project at 17 acres on Cowenton Avenue south of Joppa Road, located in the blue region (in the above map). I had downzoned the […]
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Baltimore County Breaks Ground for Skate Park in Hazelwood
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials today joined state and local elected leaders and skateboard enthusiasts to break ground for Hazelwood Skate Park in the Rosedale community. This will be the County’s second public skate bowl facility in nearly fifty years. “Recreational activities and community spaces that keep residents […]
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Marks appoints Cluster to council examination task force
Fifth District County Councilman David Marks wrote an article about appointing former state delegate John Cluster to a task force to determine if there is a need to expansion the Baltimore County Council from seven members. Today, I am announcing that I will appoint former Delegate John W.E. Cluster, Jr., to the task force examining […]
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