–The following article and photo was submitted by the Office of Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his meeting for the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant- For decades, residents of Eastern Baltimore County have dealt with the consequences of mismanagement at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant—including pollution, persistent odors, environmental concerns, and impacts on … Read more
The following article was released by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about the case at Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School. Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are appalled by the report that an ex-Maryland Department of Juvenile Services employee has pleaded guilty to 11 counts of child sex abuse at an all-boys … Read more
The following article was submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks about his legislation requiring posting of warehouse proposals In September, I will introduce legislation that requires public input on major warehouse proposals. The legislation comes after an investigation and public hearing into how a warehouse was approved in Wilson Point despite the County … Read more
The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long with his recap of the Special Session I can’t believe Maryland’s Democratic leadership called a special session and made congressional redistricting a priority when Marylanders are struggling with the cost of living, taxes, infrastructure, public safety, and so many other issues that directly affect our families. … Read more
The following article was submitted by the campaign of David Marks for 7th District County Council Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced endorsements from 25 leaders of major community organizations in northeastern Baltimore County. The leaders include Democrats, Republicans, and nonaffiliated voters from Glen Arm to Carney and White Marsh: * Ken Ackerman, Ridgelys Choice … Read more
The following article has been submitted by District 8 state Senate candidate Yahu Blackwell about has plan for education reform in Maryland In a groundbreaking effort to uplift families in Baltimore County District 8 — Yahu Blackwell, the District 8 Senate nominee, and Glen Geelhaar, the House of Delegates nominee, are unveiling an ambitious education … Read more
The new Chesapeake Republican Club will hold its first meeting in Dundalk on Monday, Aug. 10. The Keynote speaker will be Republican Gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox. The meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the Boulevard Diner at the corner of Merritt Boulevard and Holabird Avenue. For more information, … Read more
The Maryland General Assembly passed a controversial constitutional amendment that will appear on the November ballot that would allow Maryland to change the way it draws congressional districts. The bill passed along partisan lines, including in eastern Baltimore County as all four Democratic legislators voted for the amendment and all seven Republican lawmakers voted no … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the Special Session for Redistricting in Maryland Monday, August 3, 2026, marks the beginning of Governor Wes Moore’s Special Session. This Special Session has been called for the purpose of erasing Maryland’s sole Republican congressional district. From August 3 through August 5, … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks The following article was submitted by Councilman David Marks as he is sponsoring a bill to prioritize donation of vehicles & equipment to volunteer fire companies Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced legislation that makes it easier for Baltimore County to donate or sell surplus vehicles or equipment … Read more
–file photo- The following statement was released by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the increased water main breaks in the area. I’ve reached out to the Baltimore City Department of Public Works and Todd Crandall’s office to find out why these water main breaks keep happening—especially this time of year—and whether anything can be … Read more
The following article has been submitted by District 6 Delegate Bob Long about a proposed rate increase by BGE. On July 2, 2026, BGE asked the Maryland Public Service Commission for yet another electricity distribution rate increase. If approved, the average residential customer will pay about $8 more every month. Enough is enough. Maryland families … Read more
Baltimore County Council Chairman Mike Ertel and Councilman David Marks announced their introduction of legislation that will impose new rules on smoke shops throughout Baltimore County to better regulate their proximity to one another, as well as mitigate the distracting lighting often utilized by smoke shops. The legislation, Bill 68-26, was introduced at the Council’s … Read more
The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegate Kathy Szeliga in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to protect women’s sports. In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision reaffirming that states can protect women’s sports, Senator Mary Beth Carozza (District 38) and Delegate Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) announced their intention to reintroduce the … Read more
The following article has been submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks about his support of a bill to protect scenic byways Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has voted in favor of a bill sponsored by Councilman Izzy Patoka which will prohibit warehouses in the Business Major Zone along designated Maryland Scenic Byways. This bill … Read more
The Baltimore County Board of Elections certified the primary results and Sarah David officially defeated five-term Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger in the Democratic primary. David won with 45,988 votes (53.79 percent) to Shellenberger’s 22,680 (26.53 pecent). Lauren Lipscomb was another candidate that finished third in the race with 16,828 votes (19.68 percent). Shellenberger … Read more
The Baltimore County Board of Elections officially declared all the winners from the June 23 primary now that all the votes have been counted. The only race in question was the Council District 9 Democratic primary between Arkia Wade and Mark McCluskey. Wade was winning after Election Day and Early Voting, but she had a … Read more
Delegate Kathy Szeliga released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox. “I join the millions of female athletes, their coaches, their parents and grandparents who have cheered them on in thanking the Supreme Court for protecting the rights of girls in today’s decision that … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation has agreed to replant the same variety of cherry trees that was removed in May at the Moores Orchard entrance. The trees were removed due to an accessibility complaint. According to Marks, he and the homeowner association were not … Read more
Another round of mail-in ballots have been counted in Baltimore County on Thursday. None of the latest mail-in ballots have shifted any races as some leading candidates have slightly extended their leads and others saw an insignificant decreased in their vote total over their opponents. There was one exception in the County Council District 8 … Read more
Here are results from last night’s primary for Maryland Governor, Baltimore County Executive and the eastern Baltimore County races for State Senate, House of Delegates and County Council. Governor Race Democratic Gov. Wes Moore will face Dan Cox in a rematch from 2022. Cox defeated Hale in the primary. County Executive Race Julian Jones easily … Read more