The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki.
This week, we hosted District 7 Night, and what a turnout we had over sixty friends and neighbors from Carney, Glen Arm, Perry Hall, Kingsville, White Marsh, Middle River, and beyond showed up! It was the kind of evening that reminds us why we love serving this community. People came out on a Monday night to talk, listen, and share what’s on their minds, and we’re thankful for it. We are also so grateful to the team at Richardson Farms that provided outstanding food for this event. We truly have some wonderful businesses in District 7.
People brought their thoughts on everything from a traffic light on Walther Boulevard near Oak Crest Village, to an eastbound ramp from Philadelphia Road to MD 43, to local schools to keeping our neighborhoods safe and thriving. It wasn’t just a meeting—it was a chance to catch up with the people we represent and hear straight from you about what matters most. Whether it was a parent asking about how we can improve school safety or a small business owner sharing how the historic tax increases being debated in Annapolis will hurt their business, every voice added something valuable.
Over sixty people showed up, and to us, that’s a big deal. It proves District 7 is full of folks who care enough to show up, speak up, and work together. We shared a bit about what’s happening in Annapolis and spent plenty of time listening. Your ideas and stories are what we carry with us when we head to the State House.
As your District 7A Delegates, we’re putting in the effort to strengthen our community. We’re working with county officials to correct a longstanding issue of failing septic systems in Middle River, collaborating with federal partners for public safety improvements in eastern Baltimore County, and joining forces with local leaders to bring the new Middle River Library to reality. And that’s just the beginning—we’re excited about so much more for District 7A.
What really stood out at District 7 Night was the sense of community. This isn’t just a place on a map—it’s the communities that make it special, from the volunteers at our fire stations to the families who keep our neighborhoods humming through our many vibrant community associations. We even heard your support loud and clear for those who couldn’t make it out this time. This week’s event felt like a celebration of that spirit, and we’re so grateful to be part of it.
To everyone who joined us, thank you for making it a great night. And to those who couldn’t be there, you were missed—but we’ve got you covered. We’re already looking forward to the next one, where we can catch up with you too. Together, we’re building a District 7 we can all take pride in—a safer, smarter place for every neighbor.
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