Government

Baltimore County Provides Food Assistance for Residents and Federal Workers

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-photo courtesy of Councilman Mike Ertel- Baltimore County announced it will supply funding for food assistance for residents and federal workers affected by the federal government shutdown. Here is the official release. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier—in partnership with the Baltimore County Council—today announced Baltimore County Government will draw more than $4 million from its supplemental fund … Read more

Baltimore County OIG Finds Waste on Crosswalks and Speed Humps

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The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reported between April 2024 and February 2025, it received complaints concerning the operation of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (“the Program”). The Program is administered by the Traffic Calming Unit (“the Unit”), which is part of the Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Division (“the Division”) within the Department … Read more

Council Passes Resolution to Urge MDE to Stop Days Cove Permit Discharge

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Baltimore County Council passed a resolution to oppose Days Cove Rubble Landfill Company’s permit for increased discharge. The permit would allow for a discharge of an average of 12,500 gallons per day of treated leachate.   The resolution was passed unanimously on Monday, Oct. 20 and puts Baltimore County on record as opposing the Days Cove … Read more

Fall Rabies Clinic Services in Dundalk

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Baltimore County Animal Services is hosting a fall rabies clinic on Wednesday Oct. 22 rom 9am-2pm at the Dundalk Spay/Neuter Surgical Center, 7702 Dunmanway. Pre-register to make the process quicker and more efficient. Pre-registration is preferred but not required.  Vaccination costs are $9 per pet and includes free microchipping with lifetime registration and an initial … Read more

Baltimore County to Restrict Industrial Uses in Greenleigh

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The following press release was submitted by Councilman David Marks, legislation to restrict industrial uses near the Greenleigh community.  At its legislative meeting on Sept. 2, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that restricts industrial uses in the MD 43 overlay zone near the Greenleigh community.  The legislation blocks roll-on/roll-off … Read more

Community Celebrates New Loreley Community Center Playground

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–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Loreley Community Center Playground Ceremony Held in White Marsh Baltimore County celebrated the Loreley Community Center playground in White Marsh. Councilman David Marks attended the ceremony on Saturday. “Today, we “cut the ribbon” on the Loreley Community Center playground in White Marsh.  The Orioles-themed colors add a vibrant splash … Read more

County Council Rejects Klausmeier’s Pick for Inspector General

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The Baltimore County Council voted against County Executive Kathy Klausmeier nomination of Khadija Walker as the next Baltimore County Inspector General. The vote went 5 to 2 against Walker’s nomination. Fifth District Councilman David Marks voted against nominating Walker and released a statement supporting current Inspector General Kelly Madigan. “On Monday, August 4th, a majority … Read more

Klausmeier Rejects Madigan; Selects Walker for County IG

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Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced the selection of Khadija E. Walker as her appointee for Baltimore County Inspector General.  According to the County Executive’s office, Walker has more than 20 years of Inspector General experience on the federal level, was selected following an open search process and two rounds of interviews with high-level candidates. … Read more

Marks to Introduce Resolution to Give Inspector General Oversight of BCPS

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The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about his legislation to give inspector general oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools    Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that he will be introducing a resolution requesting the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation giving oversight of the Baltimore County Public … Read more

Middle River Water Main Break Reported on Gunder Avenue

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–photo courtesy of Baltimore County DPWT- Crews from Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation and Baltimore City DPW were on the scene of a broken 8-inch water main at the 6900 block of Gunder Avenue in Middle River on Monday. Water service was restored around 5:10 p.m., but DPWT reports the cleanup and backfill … Read more

Councilman Marks: Funding in County Budget to Upgrade Soukup Arena

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The following article was submitted by Councilman David Marks Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced the inclusion of more than $162,000 in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget to replace the heating, ventilation, and air condition at Soukup Arena in Perry Hall. “This project will help Soukup Arena to remain a modern athletic facility here … Read more

Marks Announces Upgrades to Multipurpose Courts in District

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Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes funding to replace the tennis and multipurpose courts at four locations in the Fifth District. The locations are at Harford Hills Elementary School, Chapel Hill Elementary School and Seven Oaks Elementary School. The multipurpose court at the Loreley Community Center will … Read more

Marks: “Funding for Volunteer Firefighters Medic Program”

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The following article was submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks on how the FY 2026 budget will help support Baltimore County’s firefighters and paramedics.   Councilman Marks applauded new funding in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget to better support Baltimore County’s  firefighters and paramedics.   The new budget delivers $2 million in funding to continue … Read more

New Replacement Playground Opens at Honeygo Park

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–photo courtesy of Delegate Ryan Nawrocki- Local Officials Cut Ribbon to New Honeygo Park Playground Baltimore County Executive Klausmeier, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks Legislators from Districts 7 and 8 attended the ribbon cutting of the new Honeygo Park replacement playground on Saturday. Marks said Honeygo Run Regional Park is the 60th in Baltimore County … Read more

State Approves Funding for Park at Old C.P. Crane Site

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The Board of Public Works approved more than $15.7 million in grants to local governments and land trusts from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to improve recreational opportunities and protect land with perpetual conservation easements. More than $14.2 million in Program Open Space – Local funding was approved for 12 projects including one in the … Read more

Marks, Henn Announce Gunpowder Elementary Play Area Repairs

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Batimore County Councilman David Marks and School Board member Julie Henn have announced a series of improvements to Gunpowder Elementary School’s play areas as the school prepares for its Unity Day commemoration in late May. Baltimore County Public Schools has fenced off the playground and started to dig out for new footers to replace the … Read more

County Announces $4.8 Billion Budget Proposal for FY 26

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The following article was released by Baltimore County Government about the proposal budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier last week submitted a $4.8 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that provides funding for public education, recreation and parks, public safety, sustainability, public works and transportation, libraries, and beyond. “Baltimore County residents … Read more