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 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
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Maryland getting its priorities straight during the 2026 Legislative Session Marylanders are hurting. I hear it every time I’m in the grocery store and every time I stop for gas. Marylanders are right. Yet here we are in Annapolis spending precious time … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Robin Grammer about Maryland’s “immigration deception” Whether it be blaming Washington for our economic woes or playing off their corrupt redistricting plan as a way to protect the voters, Wes Moore and the Maryland Democrat Party here in Annapolis are masters of falsehoods and deception. No … Read more
The Maryland General Assembly’s 2026 Legislative Session is underway and three controversial bills passed last week in the House of Delegates and one in the state Senate. Here are those bills: HB 1/SB 2 Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies – Cost Recovery – Limitations This bill was created to combat high energy … Read more
Sixth District Delegate Bob Long released the following article about his legislative agenda for the 2026 Session Like many of you, I am deeply concerned regarding the current fiscal direction of our state and county. Between rising energy costs and the out-of-control spending by the Democrats, the majority party has lost touch with the financial … Read more
Sixth District Delegate Robin Grammer submitted the following article stating Governor Wes Moore’s new congressional map is to put all of Maryland’s districts in the hands of the Democratic Party. Less than four years ago, Maryland was considered one of the most gerrymandered states in the county, with cities encircled to disenfranchise rural voters and … Read more
Seventh District Delegate Ryan Nawrocki is concerned about power outages after the Maryland Energy Commission sent a letter stating that energy consumption could be an issue in Maryland as temperatures get lower. Here is his statement State energy officials are warning of a real risk of power outages in the BGE region over the next … Read more
Senator Carl Jackson and Delegates Nick Allen, Harry Bhandari and Kim Ross are inviting residents of Maryland’s Legislative District 8 to An Evening in Annapolis with District 8 – District Night in Annapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. This will be a fun, informal opportunity to spend time together, conversation, and … Read more
The new North Point Association announced they are hosting a series of Community Forums during this upcoming election season. The first forum is scheduled on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. and will feature the candidates of the new County Council District 9. Tim Fazenbaker, JD Urbach and Arkia Wade have all been invited to … Read more
Sixth District Delegate Bob Long who says his letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy helped get the federal government involved in the Key Bridge rebuild. When the Dali struck our Key Bridge nearly two years ago, the impact was felt immediately by families, workers, small businesses, and our broader economy. I believe it is my … Read more
–photo courtesy of Josh Sines for County Council 8- Community leader and advocate Josh Sines officially kicked off his campaign for Baltimore County Council in the newly created District 8 with an event at Pooles Island Brewery last week. “The campaign’s official kickoff fundraiser, held January 13 at Pooles Island Brewery, drew more than 300 … Read more
The Baltimore Sun reported County Councilman Todd Crandell won’t seek reelection for 2026. The Baltimore Banner reported Crandell was involved in an incident with Baltimore County Police and told the Sun that incident contributed to his decision not to seek reelection. Crandell was the first elected Republican to District 7 (Dundalk and Essex) in 2014 … Read more
The following article was submitted by Councilman David Marks about legislation he plans to introduce that would help with Condo and HOA Infrastructure In December 2025, the Baltimore County Housing Needs Assessment was presented to the Baltimore County Council. During this presentation, we discussed how aging homeowners and condominium associations don’t have the finances required to continue … Read more
Sparrows Point resident Tim Fazenbaker has officially filed to run for Baltimore County Council in the new District 9. The Baltimore County Council voted to expand its districts from seven to nine for the 2026 Election. District 9 makes up the Dundalk, Rosedale and Edgemere portion of the old District 7. The Republican candidate filed on Dec. … Read more
The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks as he outlines his priorities for 2026 As Councilman, my priority is always to deliver effective constituent service, support safe communities and schools, and look for ways to reform and streamline government. There are other initiatives, however, that we will be pursuing … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Robin Grammer about regarding public benefit fraud and abuse in Maryland. Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other social welfare programs exist to give our society’s most vulnerable assistance to get back on their feet. Recently, however, Maryland’s social programs have been inundated by rampant fraud and abuse, … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his prioritiess for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session in Annapolis On January 3, 2026, I hosted a Pre-Session Breakfast, welcoming constituents to discuss the upcoming legislative term. There I discussed my legislative agenda and heard directly from the community regarding challenges facing … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast on Saturday. I wanted to remind everyone about my Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. There I will outline my legislation for the session, discuss the major challenges facing our district, and, most importantly, listen to … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long reflecting on the holiday season and preparing for the upcoming session As 2025 comes to an end and the holiday season begins, this is an important time to pause and spend time with our families. It’s also a good time to reflect with gratitude, … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Robin Grammer about the lack of free speech at Maryland colleges. The United States of America was founded upon an unwavering commitment to individual liberty and to the principle of free expression. The first amendment that our Founding Fathers made to the Constitution protected the right … Read more