NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday that County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget will include millions of dollars for community improvements throughout northeastern Baltimore County.

In Perry Hall, the proposal includes $1.5 million to replace the Seven Courts water main, which has leaked constantly over the past year.

The budget also includes money to solve a drainage problem that has plagued Avondale Road in Carney, $550,000 to upgrade the sewer system in Richlyn Manor, and numerous park, school, and road upgrades across the northeast.

“Baltimore County should use this opportunity to fund one-time infrastructure and school projects that will improve our neighborhoods and lay the foundation for economic growth,” Councilman Marks said. “I applaud County Executive Olszewski for proposing the funding to fix the Seven Courts water main.”

Councilman Marks complimented other aspects of the budget as well, while promising to look for savings. Over the past three years, Councilman Marks has voted to cut nearly $100 million from the budget.

“I have consistently supported our educators, as well as other public employees, including police and firefighters,” Councilman Marks added. “At the same time, I am deeply concerned about what many parents see as a lack of transparency from the school system. The upcoming budget process will give the Superintendent the opportunity to answer questions about how the school system has spent money over the past year, as well as his goals for the future.”