Jennings: “No Superintendent contracts until audit is updated”

The following article has been submitted by District 7 state Senator J.B. Jennings about his emergency legislation to ensure Maryland county school boards cannot approve multi-year superintendent contracts without current financial audit information. Senator J.B. Jennings has introduced emergency legislation to ensure Maryland county school boards cannot approve multi-year superintendent contracts without current financial audit … Read more

BCPS Inspector General oversight bill dies in MD Senate

The legislation that would give the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s jurisdiction to include oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools was defeated tonight in the Baltimore County Senate Delegation. Democratic Sen. Carl Jackson and Republican Del. Ryan Nawrocki cross-filed the bipartisan bill. The bill, SB 15, was created to improve accountability and transparency … Read more

Councilman Marks: “Demanding a Safe Experience at White Marsh”

The following article has been submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks about his vision for White Marsh Town Center  The White Marsh Town Center has been a hub of economic activity in eastern Baltimore County since 1980s.  It is now a blend of commercial and residential uses, a home for hundreds of residents and … Read more

Democratic County Executive candidate forum in Essex

New North Point Association

The new North Point Association is hosting a County Executive Democratic candidate community forum on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library Essex branch. They announced three of the candidates have accepted the invitation and two more candidates may also attend. All candidates will receive the same questions about topics … Read more

Marks: “Legislation to limit panhandle lots in Perry Hall”

The following article has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks about his proposed legislation. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced legislation that would prohibit panhandle lots throughout the Perry Hall area. Panhandle lots are real estate parcels with a narrow strip of land that provide access from a street to a … Read more

Middle River station to receive funding for new building

District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki sent the following release that Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company will receive funding to construct a new station. Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are pleased to announce the approval of $9 million in funding, appropriated by Congress, to support the Middle River Volunteer Fire … Read more

Council passes bill for infrastructure improvements on Earls Rd

Fifth District County Councilman David Marks submitted the following article that his legislation was passed by the Baltimore County Council to require infrastructure improvements along Earls Road.  On March 2nd, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed legislation that requires infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the Lafarge Quarry, addressing community concerns about future truck traffic … Read more

Nawrocki introduces bipartisan legislation to protect IGs

District 7A Delegate Ryan Nawrocki announced he is partnering with Delegates Vaughn Stewart on a bill stating inspectors general are not subject to standard Maryland Public Information Act request restrictions. His office sent the following release. Delegates Vaughn Stewart and Ryan Nawrocki have introduced bipartisan legislation clarifying that inspectors general are not subject to standard … Read more

Long:”Legislation to Address Effects of Key Bridge Collapse”

The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his legislation to deal with the effects of the Key Bridge collapse It has been nearly two years since the Key Bridge collapsed yet our community continues to deal with the fallout: prolonged commute times, deteriorating road conditions, and job losses. That … Read more

Local races are officially set as filing deadline passes

Early Voting in Baltimore County

The filing deadline has passed and here are the candidates that filed for local offices in eastern Baltimore County for state delegate, state senator, county council and school board. House of Delegates District 6 (Dundalk, Essex, Rosedale and Edgemere) The Republican trio of Delegates Robin Grammer, Bob Long and Ric Metzgar, all filed for reelection. … Read more

Grant announced for creation of sewer services on Bengies Rd

District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki announced the approval of a capital grant for  creation of a Bengies Road Sewer System in Middle River. Here is their release On February 18th, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved a $500,000 grant for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, expansion, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvements, … Read more

DePalo drops out of Council District 8 race; endorses Sines

Phillip DePalo

Phillip DePalo is out of the County Council race in District 8 (Essex, Middle River & White Marsh) and endorsed fellow Republican Josh Sines. DePalo officially withdrew from the race on Thursday at the Board of Elections. He had already released a statement on his support of Sines last week. “After careful consideration of the … Read more

Delegate Long: “Legislation to Support Overtaxed Homeowners”

The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his legislation to deal with high housing costs in Baltimore County. Maryland citizens are suffering with some of the highest costs of living in America. Prescription, electricity and housing cost are some of the major expenses faced by Marylanders. Housing costs are especially … Read more

District 7A Delegates respond to County’s immigration bill

The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki issued the following statement regarding the Baltimore County Executive’s call for an emergency County Council meeting to pass legislation tied to immigration enforcement. Speculation rather than facts has driven recent public debate. While the U.S. … Read more

Henn and McMillion file for reelection for BCPS school board

Julie Henn Rod McMillion

The BCPS Board of Education is holding its third election since the Board expanded from an all appointed school board to a hybrid board of elected and appointed members. One the Eastside, 5th District [Perry Hall, White Marsh and Kingsville] School Board Member Julie Henn and 7th Board Member [Dundalk, Essex and Edgemere] Rod McMillion … Read more

Nawrocki Introduces Statewide Inspector General Legislation

District 7A Delegate Ryan Nawrocki announced he is presenting a bill that would create an independent statewide Office of Inspector General.  His office released the following press release Delegate Ryan Nawrocki has introduced legislation to establish an independent statewide Office of Inspector General, a major government accountability reform designed to increase transparency, prevent waste, and … Read more

Marks plans to preserve Lafarge in Middle River with green uses

The following article was submitted by Fifth Councilman David Marks and his plan to limit development at the old Lafarge Quarry in Middle River with green uses In 2023, I lead the Baltimore County Council in killing the Lafarge Planned Unit Development.  My predecessor had advanced this warehouse project despite no guarantee that appropriate infrastructure, … Read more

District 7A delegates criticize Moore’s State of the State

District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki responded to Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s State of the State address on Wednesday. Here is their news release  Following the Governor’s State of the State address, Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki criticized the administration’s focus on political priorities over the rising cost pressures facing Maryland families. … Read more