District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki urge the county school board to restore the Budget Oversight Committee. In a shocking move after 10 p.m. Tuesday night, the Baltimore County Board of Education Chair asked the Board to dissolve its permanent budget oversight committee. After a lengthy and intense debate, the motion passed 7- … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks released a statement that he will protect land Around Franklin Square Drive area as Neighborhood Commons for future development “This morning, I am announcing I will recommend protection of 275 acres of land in the Franklin Square Drive area as Neighborhood Commons, or open space, zoning. “This is the first … Read more
District 7A Delegates Nawrocki and Szeliga’s are calling for County Executive Johnny Olszewski to rescind former executive orders regarding rapists, pedophiles, and violent offenders. To encourage Baltimore County to prioritize public safety, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have called upon County Executive Johnny Olszewski to rescind executive orders from former County Executive Kevin Kamenetz … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Sixth District State Delegate Bob Long as he says “Congratulations to the Class of 2024” for their accomplishments- We are entering another busy season with high school graduations and awards ceremonies. This is one of my favorite times of year when we recognize our students’ hard work. This past … Read more
The District 7 Delegates are happy to announce the awarding of the annual legislative scholarships! Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga, and Arikan hosted a celebration ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, to honor these young people and their families. The delegates would like to thank the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company for hosting the event in their truck bay. … Read more
–The following statement was released by 5th District County Councilman David Marks who has introduced legislation to create and protect parkland- Yesterday, I introduced legislation that will create two new parks and add 68 acres of protected parkland in the Carney and Perry Hall areas—at virtually no expense to taxpayers. Under my plan, the 68 … Read more
Baltimore County Executive and Millers Island resident John Olszewski Jr. started off his bid to become the next Congressman of the 2nd District with a big win as he received over 78 percent of the vote in the Congressional District 2 (Baltimore and Carrol County) primary. Del. Harry Bhandari, an Overlea resident, came in a … Read more
–The following article was introduced by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about Juvenile Crime- Juvenile crime has increased since the General Assembly passed the Juvenile Justice Reform Act in 2022. Juveniles know there are no consequences since this bill passed and juvenile crime has skyrocketed. We had a juvenile in Essex who was arrested multiple … Read more
-Senator Kathy Klausmeier visited Weis Supermarket on Belair Road to talk about legislation to promote the AED program. Article and photo courtesy of Senator Kathy Klausmeier’s office- Today, I attended the Weis Store #206 in Nottingham/Overlea to talk about the importance of Maryland HB0288- AED Program (Joe Sheya Act) in Grocery Stores and Restaurants. I … Read more
–The following article has been submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about the new traffic problems created by the Key Bridge collapse and how to address these issues- We all know that commuter rush hour traffic in Dundalk and Sparrows Point has been seriously impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. … Read more
-The following article has been submitted by Delegate Bob Long of the Sixth District as he shares his thoughts on the 2024 Legislative Session- The 2024 Legislative Session ended on April 8th. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the residents of the Sixth Legislative District. I must admit that it was one … Read more
– photo courtesy of President Joe Biden Facebook page- President Joe Biden visited the Dundalk area on Friday afternoon as he took a tour of the damage at the Key Bridge site. “From the air, I saw a bridge that’s been ripped apart. But here on the ground, I see a community that’s come together. … Read more
The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long about the Key Bridge collapse and voting against tax increases Our thoughts and prayers are with the people whose lives were lost and their families who are directly impacted by this unfortunate event. This tragedy will not only have a traumatic effect on our county, but … Read more
-The following article was shared by Councilman David Marks on social media about the Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy- The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a tragedy in so many terms—the loss of human life, the destruction of an iconic landmark, and the disruption to commerce along the East Coast. On April … Read more
District 7A Del. Ryan Nawrocki and Del. Kathy Szeliga: “Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuilding efforts must mimic the response of the I-35 Mississippi River Bridge collapse” In response to the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims who are most affected by this tragedy. … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Internet Gaming that passed by the Maryland General Assembly- Currently in the Maryland Legislation there is a bill number HB1319 on Internet Gaming. This legislation will allow casino games online. While it would create additional revenue for the state and easier access, it … Read more
-The following article and photo was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long in opposition of HB1515, which would place a tax on services- Currently, in the Maryland Government there is a 761-million-dollar deficit. By 2026, the state will have a deficit of over 3 billion. This is unacceptable and must be addressed. This is more … Read more
-The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the abandoned Fort Howard Veterans Hospital and plans on the future of the property- Last Thursday there was a meeting at Dundalk High School about the rezoning of the abandoned Fort Howard Veterans Hospital. There is a proposal to rezone the area … Read more
Seventh District Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell is upset that Council Bill 3-24 Mixed-Use Development bill was extended at last night’s County Council Legislative Session after it was scheduled to get withdrawn. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Council chair Izzy Patoka announced on Tuesday the controversial bill would be withdrawn and a new compromise … Read more
–Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks gives an update about the Master Plan adopted by Baltimore County last night- At its meeting on Feb. 20, the Baltimore County Council adopted a new Master Plan to help guide land use and budgeting decisions over the next decade; over the next few days, we will highlight … Read more
A Baltimore County Community Forum will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6 to 8 p.m. at Perry Hall Library, 9685 Honeygo Blvd. This meeting is in reference to the opposition to the development projects all over Baltimore County. Councilmen Todd Crandell, David Marks, Wade Kach and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki are among the elected … Read more