The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about his reelection to the County Council
I would like to thank the voters of Baltimore County for their support in the 2026 general election.
I will be the first Republican to serve five terms on the County Council.
I look forward to representing the new Seventh District, which stretches across northeastern Baltimore County, including Carney, Cub Hill, Glen Arm, Kingsville, Perry Hall and White Marsh.
Redistricting has been a bittersweet experience. During my four years representing Middle River, I met and worked with many wonderful residents and community leaders.
The waterfront is one of Baltimore County’s most beautiful regions, and I’m proud of our work to preserve and improve this region.
I’m particularly proud of four initiatives that involved both Democrats and Republicans working together, with the support of local leaders:
• Creating the 85-acre Carroll Manor Park at the former C.P. Crane plant;
• Advancing a new Essex police precinct and moving forward on two new fire stations;
• Working with the Greenleigh developers to advance this award-winning development—while reducing growth by 60 percent; and
• Striking a balance on development by lightening future development on thousands of acres, but supporting targeted growth such as Aviation Station and giving new flexilibity to our marina owners and operators.
I will support new Councilman Josh Sines as Baltimore County completes several of these projects.
Looking forward, our priorities will be those that we outlined during the campaign, including a strong emphasis on public safety, education, and striking the right balance between development and land conservation.
I’m particularly proud of the resounding support for Question A, a charter amendment I sponsored which strengthens Baltimore County’s urban boundary, and Question B to create the Baltimore County Department of Agriculture.
These measures will limit sprawl, protect our reservoirs, and boost Baltimore County’s 780 farms, many of which are in the new Seventh District.
Please feel free to contact me at any time at dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov or (410) 887-3384.