The following article was submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about a deactivation ceremony at Martin State Airport Last week, I attended the deactivation ceremony for our area’s beloved A-10 Warthogs. It was a sad day for myself, our community, and for Maryland as a whole. The recent departure of the last A-10 Thunderbolt … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks about the Honeygo Run Reclamation Center– On September 29, I toured the Honeygo Run Reclamation Center to learn more about the progress of this landfill and discuss future disposal plans. Since I started to represent this area, I have tried to address concerns I … Read more
Sixth District Delegate Bob Long stopped by Eastern Tech High School to recognize the Essex school for being named the best in the state “I am pleased to recognize a positive achievement in our District. I awarded Eastern Technical High School a citation from the House of Delegate’s for being named top school in Maryland. … Read more
Senator Carl Jackson will be hosting elected officials and local leaders on a tour of Dowden Chapel and Cemetery on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 12:30 p.m. This was an important African American landmark located in Maryland’s 8th Legislative District, that has deep roots in Maryland’s history. Dowden Chapel and Cemetery is located at 4310 Ridge … Read more
District 7 Delegates Lauren Arikan, Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga stated they oppose the state discharge permit for the Days Cove Rubble Landfill in White Marsh. They have submitted the letter to Paul Hlavinka of Maryland Department of Environment. Here is a copy of that letter: Dear Mr. Hlavinka, We are writing to express our … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the Trump Administration responding to concerns about the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Last week, I received correspondence from the Trump Administration and EPA Region 3 thanking me for reaching out about Back River. As we all know, this is a critical issue … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Maryland’s tight budget and the possibility of taxes being raised For over a decade I have had a front-row seat to the way Annapolis works — and unfortunately, I’ve seen this movie before. Every time the budget gets tight or the wish list … Read more
The following article has been released by Councilman David Marks about an Planned Unit Development in Perry Hall and an input meeting on this project The Chapel Road corridor is one of the last double-lane major routes in Perry Hall, with rural characteristics and a hilly terrain. Before I was elected to the County Council, … Read more
The following event has been submitted by Baltimore County Council Democratic candidate Sharonda Dillard-Huffman The Legislative and Policy Reform Committee of the GBUL Guild is holding an information session on Baltimore County Redistricting Efforts. The virtual event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. (registration required) Speakers include: • The Honorable Charles … Read more
The following article has been submitted by County Councilman David Marks about a meeting to discuss a new discharge permit for the Days Cove rubble landfill. On Tuesday, September 16, the Maryland Department of the Environment will hold a hearing at 5 p.m. at the Perry Hall public library to consider a new discharge … Read more
The Baltimore County Council voted against County Executive Kathy Klausmeier nomination of Khadija Walker as the next Baltimore County Inspector General. The vote went 5 to 2 against Walker’s nomination. Fifth District Councilman David Marks voted against nominating Walker and released a statement supporting current Inspector General Kelly Madigan. “On Monday, August 4th, a majority … Read more
The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga Urging the Baltimore County Council to reject the appointment of Khadija Walker as Inspector General Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga issued a joint statement today urging the Baltimore County Council to reject the County Executive’s nomination of Khadija Walker as … Read more
–The following article has been submitted by the Office of District 7 state Senator J.B Jenning– Secretary Helene Grady of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) rescinded the budget transfer meant to expedite the hiring of laid-off federal employees. Senator J.B. Jennings had voiced his opposition to this hypocritical funding decision and is pleased … Read more
The following letter was written by Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier after she has received criticism about selecting Khadija E. Walker as Inspector General over current IG Kelly Madigan Ensuring an open, honest, and accountable government is the highest responsibility of a county executive. Residents deserve to know that they have the most qualified inspector … Read more
The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about his legislation to give inspector general oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that he will be introducing a resolution requesting the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation giving oversight of the Baltimore County Public … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Delegate Bob Long about DJS finally holding juveniles accountable after a crime has been committed Last week, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) made an announcement that many of us in Dundalk—and across Baltimore County—have long been waiting for: going forward, juveniles who are wearing ankle monitors … Read more
District 7 Senator J.B. Jennings visited the Hickey School and met with Acting Secretary Fox Tolentino to discuss some of the changes on the horizon at the Department of Juvenile Services. Jennings shared some details in the following release On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Senator J.B. Jennings visited the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School in … Read more
The following press release was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore Councilman David Marks about his legislation that passed on Monday night Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has passed legislation that incentivizes assisted living centers to be established in established commercial districts. The bill passed the Baltimore County Council unanimously on July 7. Assisted living centers … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced the Baltimore County Council passed legislation to make the Perry Hall School a landmark. “PRESERVED! After more than a year of negotiations and public hearings, the Baltimore County Council passed my legislation adding the old Perry Hall School as the 400th Baltimore County protected landmark,” Marks said in a … Read more
Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga sent out the following release asking for immediate action following Eastern Blvd. Traffic Meeting Following a community meeting on July 2 regarding ongoing traffic hazards along Eastern Boulevard, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urgently calling for swift and decisive action to address what they describe as an … Read more
The following article has been submitted by District 7 State Senator J.B. Jennings of Perry Hall and Kingsville about E-ZPass fines with fees I’ve heard from far too many constituents who are overwhelmed by tens of thousands of dollars in E-ZPass fines, often without even realizing there was a problem. Just one unpaid toll can … Read more