-by Delegate Bob Long, District 6- Last week, I testified in front of the Board of Public Works (Gov. Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Liberman and Treasurer Derek Davis) on the Merritt Station II proposed housing project in Dundalk. The Merritt Properties LLC’s project calls for the construction of an 84-unit age-restricted community, located at 1440 … Read more
-by Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki- Your neighborhood middle school may be changing. Baltimore County Public Schools are in the process of redistricting middle school students. As you know, this doesn’t just impact the kids in your neighborhood, this also impacts your property values. You probably chose your neighborhood in part or whole because … Read more
– by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- Recently, a bill was introduced to put speed cameras all over Baltimore County! Currently in Baltimore County, expansion of speed cameras beyond school zones requires approval from legislators in Annapolis. This proposal will allow speed cameras on any road with … Read more
–by Coucilman David Marks- Two days after my inauguration, I convened a meeting between Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, the Bird River Road Neighborhood Association, and the developers of the office buildings near MD 43 and Campbell Boulevard. Attached is an enhanced landscape plan that will be implemented. The comments are from Tom Pilon, Executive Vice … Read more
Changes could be coming to the Baltimore County as Councilman Izzy Patoka (D-2) has introduced legislation called “Bring Your Own Bag” Act. If passed, this law would require retailers to charge customers 10 cents for each plastic bag. Eastside councilmen Mike Ertel (D-6) and David Marks (R-5) are co-sponsors on this bill. Marks told eastcountytimes.com … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski was sworn in today for his second term as Baltimore County’s fourteenth county executive, vowing to continue his administration’s historic investments in public education, provide open and accessible government, and ongoing work to enhance Baltimore County residents’ quality of life. Hundreds of guests, elected officials, County employees and members of … Read more
Baltimore County Fire crews were called to Perry Hall High School for a reported odor of gas in a classroom on Wednesday before 10 a.m. The school was evacuated. Units on the scene investigated the school. No injuries were reported. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported any hazards have been mitigated. School maintenance is … Read more
The Baltimore County Council will remain in the hands of the Democrats as Eastcountytimes.com has declared Democratic candidate Mike Ertel as a winner in County Council District 6. He defeated Republican candidate Tony Campbell on Tuesday night. The Democrats still hold a 4 to 3 majority in the council. Republicans were trying to take the … Read more
Both Republicans and Democrats have been trying to take control of all three seats in District 8 since the start of the 1990s. Republicans thought they had a chance in 2014 but fell short. Democrats thought this was the year and Democrat Nick Allen helped give the Democrats all three seats after him and Del. … Read more
Here is a preview of the local races in Eastern Baltimore County for the House of Delegates, State Senate County Council and Congress for Tuesday. Governor-Dan Cox vs. Wes Moore There is enough information on this race from outside the area. I will defer to other statewide media outlets to analyze this race County Executive … Read more
Eastcountytimes.com will preview some of the local races and candidates for the Nov. 8 Election. Here is Tony Campbell. He is a Republican running for Cathy Bevin’s open seat in County Council District 6. Why have you decided to run for county council? The people of the 6th Councilmanic District deserve a County Council member … Read more
Eastcountytimes.com will preview some of the local races and candidates for the Nov. 8 Election. Here is County Councilman David Marks. He is a Republican seeking a fourth term on the County Council in District 5. Why have you decided to run for county council? I’ve been a bipartisan problem-solver who gets things done. Working … Read more
Eastcountytimes.com will preview some of the local races and candidates for the Nov. 8 Election. First is Mike Ertel. He is a Democrat running for County Council in District 6. Why have you decided to run for county council? I decided to run for County Council as I’ve been a community leader for 20+ years … Read more
It appears that Kathy Szeliga will win the GOP nomination in the newly formed two-member District 7A. Szeliga was easily the top-vote getter. Nawrocki is leading Redmer for second place with over 600 votes. Del. Joe Boteler is a distance fourth in the race as redistricting sent him from District 8 to 7A. Lydia X. … Read more
Eastcountytimes.com has projected a primary win for both Republican County Councilman David Marks (5th) and Todd Crandell (7th). GOP County Council candidate Tony Campbell was unopposed in the 6th District. Marks defeated Phillip DePalo with nearly 82 percent of the vote and Crandell has defeated Donna Eve Sekora with nearly 72 percent of the vote. … Read more
–pictured 6th District County Councilman candidates Mike Ertel and Shafiyq Hinton- Election Day is tomorrow. Here is a preview of the county council races in eastern Baltimore County. 5th District Republican David Marks is seeking a fourth term in the 5th District, which now includes portions of Middle River. He is being challenged by Middle … Read more
The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) reminds voters that tomorrow, July 19, is Primary Election Day. Polling places will be open statewide from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Preview of East County Council races) Following the recent redistricting process, county district, state legislative district and congressional district information – as well as polling place … Read more
The Baltimore County Republican Central Committee has formally voted to condemn Baltimore County Executive Republican candidate Pat McDonough. This is after fellow Republican candidate Darren Badillo brought the allegations of McDonough stealing his sign. Badillo provided photo evidence and McDonough later admitted on TV that he had removed Badillo’s sign. That resulted in Baltimore County … Read more