The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about the Perry Hall Time Capsule burial ceremony. On Nov. 3, Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki attended the burial ceremony of the Perry Hall Time Capsule at Gough Park. To celebrate the 250th birthday of Perry Hall, community members buried … Read more
The following article was submitted by County Councilman David Marks about his opposition to the Perry Hall Chapel Estates Planned Unit Development Baltimore County Councilman David Marks repeated his opposition to the Perry Hall Chapel Estates Planned Unit Development proposal. The developer is hold a second community input to attempt to persuade neighbors to support … Read more
–photo courtesy of Dundalk Stands Up- No Kings Protests were held all over the country, including Eastern Baltimore County. Protests were held in Dundalk at the corner of Wise Avenue and Holabird Avenue; in Essex at the corner of Back River Neck Road and Eastern Boulevard; and in Perry Hall at the corner of Belair … Read more
Sixth District State Senator Johnny Ray Salling criticizes Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s “guidance” for state and local Law enforcement agencies when working with federal agents. “So here we go? The Maryland AG tells our local police not to work with our Federal government. Do not cooperate with ice agents? This state still puts us … Read more
The following article was submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long. He wrote he will continue to lead the fight for Voter ID in Maryland Marylanders deserve honest and secure elections. The recent revelations about Ian Roberts—once superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools—have delivered a wake-up call. Mr. Roberts, who was arrested by ICE for … Read more
The Office of Councilman David Marks released the following press release about his legislation that passed on Monday night. At the Baltimore County Council meeting on October 6th, Councilman David Marks passed legislation that provides a longer review period for disputing wastewater charges. The bill gives the Director of the Department of Public Works and … Read more
Fifth District Councilman David Marks announced he is introducing a resolution that would have Baltimore County oppose the Days Cove discharge permit in White Marsh. Here is his official release Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that he is introducing a resolution to put Baltimore County on record as opposing the Days Cove discharge … Read more
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