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Office of District 7 state Senator J.B Jenning– Secretary Helene Grady of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) rescinded the budget transfer meant to expedite the hiring of laid-off federal employees.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
The following statement was released by Councilman David Marks about the status of school in the Perry Hall Area Next week, the last of the trailers will be removed from Perry Hall Middle School. It’s another sign that overcrowding has been eliminated from this school with the construction of Nottingham Middle School and the expansion … Read more
District 7A Del. Kathy Szeliga and members of the Maryland Freedom Caucus released a statement regarding the planned protests this weekend. In light of the destructive riots and violence now unfolding in Los Angeles, the Maryland Freedom Caucus today issued a strong condemnation of lawless acts that are putting innocent lives, homes, and businesses at … Read more
Over 100 people have already registered to attend the No Kings Rally in Essex on Saturday, June 14 at St. Stephen’s Church, 1601 Old Eastern Avenue (on all four corners) from 9 to 11 a.m. This peaceful demonstration will bring together community members and advocates to call for fair representation and transparent governance. This rally … Read more
The following letter was submitted by former District 7 Delegate Pat McDonough about Betsy Fox Tolentino, acting Secretary of Juvenile Services of Maryland The new Juvenile Justice (Betsy Fox Tolentino) DJS leader is a female version of Vincent Schiraldi. Here are the exact points of what must be done and will not be done. Schiraldi … Read more
District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga respond to the firing of Vincent Schiraldi’s from the Department of Juvenile Services: “I’ve been sounding the alarm for months regarding Secretary Schiraldi’s failure as the head of the Department of Juvenile Services,” said Delegate Nawrocki. “With the firing of Schiraldi, the department must now work to … Read more
The following article has been submitted by District 6 Delegate Bob Long about the infestation of midges in eastern Baltimore County Summer should be a time of relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. Unfortunately, once again, our community is dealing with an infestation of midges. Our office has received many complaints from people experiencing the effects … Read more
The following article was submitted by District 7 state Sen. J.B. Jennings about all the new Maryland laws that went into effect on June 1. With so many bills passing both chambers during the 2025 Legislative Session, a number of new laws will take effect on June 1, Senate Bill 258 – Natural Resources – … Read more
The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about Bengies Drive-In Theatre in Middle River Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are encouraging Marylanders to celebrate National Drive-In Movie Night this June 6 by visiting a true local treasure, the Bengies Drive-In Theatre, located in Eastern Baltimore County. On … Read more