Marks Creates Bill for Trade School at Freestate on Allender Road

-The following press release was sent by Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about creating a trade school on Allender Road in White Marsh-

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is sponsoring legislation—endorsed by all seven Councilmembers—that would allow for a technical trade school in White Marsh.

Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 is seeking to repurpose the arena at 5811 Allender Road in White Marsh, which will require a legislative change.

“I am delighted to support this change which will help train our next generation of laborers and provide good jobs for men and women in Maryland,” commented Councilman Marks.

“Local 486 has an outstanding record and this is common sense legislation we should embrace.”

“The Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 has provided highly trained and qualified licensed journeymen in the HVAC and Plumbing field for over 120 years to our signatory contractors to serve the State of Maryland. We are very excited to have the opportunity to expand our training program with a new facility in White Marsh, and we are grateful for the leadership of Councilman Marks and the support of the entire Baltimore County Council,” said Pasquale Petrovia, the union’s business manager.

All seven Councilmembers of both parties are sponsoring the bill.

“This bill will not only advance an important training program, but will improve an area that is showing some signs of deterioration,” concluded Councilman Marks.

B.J. Joseph

Benjamin Joesph has covered news in Eastern Baltimore County since 2006. He started as a reporter with the original East County Times in 2006. He started East Baltco News and later Eastcountytimes.com in 2022.