Marks: “Over 4,900 Acres Downzoned to Lighten Development and Preserve Open Space”
The following article has been submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks about the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property. […]
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Long Story Short: “Tax Increases from the 2024 Session”
-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the tax increases that took place from the 2024 Session- Summer is usually a time to relax and enjoy the nicer weather with family and friends. It is also unfortunately a time where we experience the effects of the legislation that was passed […]
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Marks Plans to Preserve 75 Acres in Southeastern Perry Hall
-Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent out a statement that he wants to preserve 75 acres in southeastern Perry Hall as open space- Today, I am announcing that I will recommend preserving 75 acres in southeastern Perry Hall between Honeygo Boulevard, Silver Spring Road, Interstate-95 and White Marsh Boulevard as open space. This includes […]
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Baltimore County Parent Group Opposes Council Bill 50-24
Baltimore County Parent And Student Coalition, Inc sent out a statement that the group opposes Baltimore County Council Bill 50-24. They feel bill passage will lead to more overcrowding. Here is their statement: Earlier this summer, the County Council passed an Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance ( APFO ) that addressed adding new developments in overcrowded […]
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Marks to Perserve Open Space Around Orems Elementary School
Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent out a statement that he wants to preserve about 47 acres of land as open space in the communities centered around Orems Elementary School “I am announcing today that I will support rezoning changes that will preserve about 47 acres of land as open space in the communities […]
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Marks Announces Zoning Recommendations Around Bird River
–Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent out a statement that he supports reducing development around the southeastern side of the Bird River- I am announcing another rezoning recommendation. I will be recommending Resource Conservation zoning for 18 acres along the southeastern side of the Bird River, and the removal of all development potential for […]
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Marks Announces Plan to Reduce Development Around South Perry Hall
–Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent out a statement that he supports reducing development in South Perry Hall around the White Marsh Road area across to Bucks Schoolhouse Road- “Today, I am announcing that I will support reducing the development potential of more than 188 acres in the South Perry Hall area as part […]
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Del. Long: “We Need to Put the Brakes on Red Line”
-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the new Red Line project from Woodlawn to East Baltimore.- The Red Line project is continuing as the Board of Public Works recently approved a $100 million-dollar, 8-year contract for its support. Originally, there was talk of making the Red Line a bus […]
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Szeliga and Nawrocki: “Budget Accountability Shut Down”
District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki urge the county school board to restore the Budget Oversight Committee. In a shocking move after 10 p.m. Tuesday night, the Baltimore County Board of Education Chair asked the Board to dissolve its permanent budget oversight committee. After a lengthy and intense debate, the motion passed 7- […]
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Marks Announces Plan to Protect Land Around Franklin Square
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks released a statement that he will protect land Around Franklin Square Drive area as Neighborhood Commons for future development “This morning, I am announcing I will recommend protection of 275 acres of land in the Franklin Square Drive area as Neighborhood Commons, or open space, zoning. “This is the first […]
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