TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced his sixth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY25 budget.

Seven meetings, one for each district in Baltimore County, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have the opportunity to provide input into the budget planning process.

“Having open and honest conversations with the people of Baltimore County about their budget priorities sustains our commitment to the accessible and responsive government that our residents deserve,” said County Executive Olszewski. “I look forward to our conversations with stakeholders in every community as we continue building a better Baltimore County together.”

From 2016-2017, only two people testified on Baltimore County’s budget. In 2018, more than 2,000 people participated in the newly established town hall series during Olszewski’s first year in office, and engagement continues to grow.

For those unable to attend, all Budget Town Hall Meetings will also be livestreamed on Baltimore County Government’s YouTube page.

Prior to each town hall meeting, Baltimore County will offer residents opportunities to engage directly with key department leaders to learn about available resources and ask individual questions. These Community Cabinet Open Houses will begin 30 minutes before the start of each meeting.

Residents who are unsure which Council District they live in may use the following online tool.

The schedule of the 2024 Budget Town Hall Meetings is available below:

2nd District Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time: Community Cabinet Open House begins at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall begins at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, 4300 Bedford Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208

6th District Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Time: Community Cabinet Open House begins at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall begins at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Parkville High School, 2600 Putty Hill Ave, Parkville, MD 21234

3rd District Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Time: Community Cabinet Open House begins at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall begins at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Dulaney Valley High School, 255 E. Padonia Rd, Timonium, MD 21093

4th District Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Time: Community Cabinet Open House begins at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall begins at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Randallstown Community Center, 3505 Resource Dr, Randallstown, MD 21133

5th District Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Time: Community Cabinet Open House begins at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall begins at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236

7th District Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Time: Community Cabinet Open House begins at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall begins at 6:30 p.m..
Location: Dundalk Elementary School, 2717 Playfield St, Dundalk, MD 21222

1st District Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: Community Cabinet Open House begins at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall begins at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Center for the Arts at CCBC Catonsville, 360 Campus Dr, Catonsville, MD 21228

Sign language and Spanish language interpretation will be provided at each town hall meeting. Additional accommodations can be arranged upon request.

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