Marks: “Over 4,900 Acres Downzoned to Lighten Development and Preserve Open Space”
The following article has been submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks about the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property. […]
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Marks to Block Townhome Rezoning, Ligthten Philadelphia Road Growth
The following press release has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that he will oppose a rezoning request that would have allowed townhomes on Gerst Avenue in Perry Hall (Issue 5-004). The zoning will remain one house per acre (DR 1). On the Philadelphia Road […]
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Community Meeting to be Held for Brandon Shores Project
A community meeting about the Brandon Shores project and its impact on upper rural Kingsville and Upper Falls will be held on Monday, July 22 at the Odd Fellows Hall, 7801 Bradshaw Road at 7 p.m. There will be a discussion on alterative plans for the BGE project that is proposed to double the towers […]
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Marks Introduces Bill for Perry Hall and Carney Parkland
–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 […]
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Marks Gives Update on Master Plan for Fifth District
–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 […]
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Councilman Provides Update from Bowleys Quarters Storm
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks provided an update and a photos from last night’s storm damage in the Bowleys Quarters area. “Some scenes from Bowleys Quarters. The water receded over the night, and residents have been cleaning up throughout the morning. Roads are reopened in most areas, but caution is advised. “We are in touch […]
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Nawrocki & Szeliga attend Rocket Lab Space ribbon cutting
The delegates were honored to attend the announcement and ribbon cutting for the new Space Structures Complex in Middle River, located in District 7A on Friday. The event included many local and state representatives, including U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, and County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., Senator JB Jennings, and Baltimore County Councilman […]
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Councilman Marks: Housing project dropped in White Marsh
The following article was written by Coucilman David Marks about a housing project on Cowenton Avenue south of Joppa Road in White Marsh. A developer has dropped plans for a housing project at 17 acres on Cowenton Avenue south of Joppa Road, located in the blue region (in the above map). I had downzoned the […]
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Marks appoints Cluster to council examination task force
Fifth District County Councilman David Marks wrote an article about appointing former state delegate John Cluster to a task force to determine if there is a need to expansion the Baltimore County Council from seven members. Today, I am announcing that I will appoint former Delegate John W.E. Cluster, Jr., to the task force examining […]
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Wilmot Modular Structures Opens in in White Marsh
-photo courtesy of Wilmot Modular Structures- Wilmot Modular Structures, Inc. officially breaks ground for our new corporate headquarters at 5812 Allender Road in White Marsh. The event was attended by Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, and Marcus Wang from the Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development Wilmot provides variety of building types for […]
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