–The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks- The Lafarge Quarry includes over 400 acres along Earls Road, one of the largest undeveloped private properties in Middle River. In August of 2022, the Baltimore County Council voted to extend public water to this area. Two months later, the Council supported … Read more
– The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- In a recent survey by Delegates Nawrocki and Szeliga, crime was by and far the top concern for citizens. And juvenile crime tops that category. We must go back to holding juveniles accountable for their … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of the 6th District- The 2023 Legislative Session ended on April 10 th , 2023. It has been a pleasure to serve the residents of the Sixth Legislative District. This year was more challenging than my first eight years as we have a new Democratic Governor. … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks- On April 13th, Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr., presented the Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal to the Baltimore County Council. The Council may now cut from the budget plan; we are prohibited from adding or moving money around. In my time … Read more
-the following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki- We have rounded third and crossed home plate! In honor of the start of the Orioles’ season and the end of the 2023 legislative session, we wanted to share some of our home runs. We each have bills that made their … Read more
– the following article was submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long – The issue of transferring juveniles charged as adults out of Baltimore County detention centers has become a hot topic in the community. Recently, it was reported that several youths have been held at Baltimore County detention centers for serious crimes such as … Read more
-the following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki- School redistricting can be one of a school board’s most contentious processes. Baltimore County is facing overcrowding and planning for the grand opening of the new Northeast middle school for the 2024-2025 school year located at Nottingham Park in Rosedale. In … Read more
– The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- Last month, a train carrying chemicals, including vinyl chloride, derailed, and hundreds of residents in a small town in Ohio were instructed to evacuate immediately. To avert a possible explosion, toxic and potentially deadly fumes … Read more
– the following article was submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long – I was very upset to hear that the toxic water from the Ohio Train Derailment was going to be treated at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTTP). This news came out last Friday, March 24th around 2 p.m. The plan was … Read more
The Maryland House of Delegates unanimously passed Delegates Ryan Nawrocki’s bill, HB 1096, to provide much-needed property tax relief to Baltimore County volunteer fire and rescue stations. Currently, volunteer stations pay property taxes on some lands they own for firehouse operations and training. The bill is now going to the Senate, where it is expected … Read more
– The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- With less than three weeks left in the legislative session in Annapolis, one thing is clear, there is an assault on parents’ rights coming out of Annapolis. The Maryland General Assembly meets for 90 days … Read more
–The following article has been submitted by Delegate Bob Long of District 6- We have been fighting to make sure the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) stays in compliance with the existing wastewater discharge permit issued by MDE. It is important for our wastewater treatment plant to comply with regulations and serve all constituents … Read more
–photo courtesy of Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company- The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association reported a house fire that involved two houses in the 7900 block of Shirley Avenue in Rosedale. The fire was reported after 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 19. There was no further details.
– The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of District 6- When I attended a briefing from the Bureau of Revenue Estimates last week, I heard bad news but not shocking news. We were informed that there is a shortfall in the budget less than two months after the new Governor was inaugurated. … Read more
– The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- In the first week of 2023, seven high school students were shot in Baltimore City. Tragically, 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey died. So far this year, six juveniles have lost their lives and another 18 have survived … Read more
-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