The new North Point Association announced they are hosting a County Executive Republican and Independent candidate community forum on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library Essex branch. This is not a political event but an informational opportunity for residents to hear ideas from the candidates. No campaigning is allowed … Read more
The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County and Goucher College announced a Baltimore County Executive Candidates Forum. The forum is nonpartisan and will provide Baltimore County residents and the public a special opportunity to hear directly from each candidate. The forum will feature candidates who will appear on the June Primary Election Ballot: Julian … Read more
Community advocate and nonprofit leader Arkia Wade is officially announcing her candidacy for Baltimore County Council, District 9 next week. The Democratic candidate is running in the new District 9, which encompasses Dundalk, Edgemere and Rosedale. Wade said she has deep family roots in Dundalk, where her grandparents moved in the 1940s and lived for … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about lowing high energy costs and property taxes; and rebuilding the Key Bridge Since Governor Moore took office over three years ago, it’s no surprise that things have not changed for the better. We are coming up on Crossover on March 23 when … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Robin Grammer about legislation passed to address the cost of energy The number one issue facing Marylanders is the cost of living. Over the past few years, taxes have gone up, fees have gone up, insurance premiums have increased, the cost of rent has increased, and … Read more