Eight people seek to replace County Executive Olszewski when he leaves for Congress

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski (D) will soon be leaving for Congress, after defeating Kim Klacik (R) in the 2024 elections.  When he departs, a replacement will need to be found. There are currently eight individuals who are eager to fill the role. The next County Executive must also be a Democrat, as the as county charter requires the […]

Nominations sought for Fifth District Citizens of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced the the start of nominations for the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program. This initiative, started in 2011, honors volunteers who work above and beyond to improve their neighborhoods. Nominees should be residents of the Fifth County Council district (PDF), and should have worked, in a nonpartisan way, on projects to […]

Councilman Marks secures $1.2 million for new road, park projects

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that the supplemental capital budget passed on Monday, October 21 includes $1.2 million for road and park projects in northeastern Baltimore County. At Councilman Marks’ request, the budget includes $400,000 to implement traffic calming along Campbell Boulevard near the Windlass Run community in Middle River, a project strongly supported by the neighborhood. […]

Councilman Marks provides update on Baltimore County ballot questions

The following is an update from the desk of Councilman David Marks. In the upcoming general election, voters will be asked to support or turn down three changes to our charter, which provides the framework for governing Baltimore County. Question A would expand the Baltimore County Council by two seats, from seven to nine members, and stipulate that Councilmembers are […]

Baltimore County Council passes Councilman Marks’ bill to allow for trade school in White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its legislative session on Monday evening, October 7, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed Councilman David Marks’ bill 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 requires a legislative change. “I am delighted to support […]

Dr. Lucy Wilson named new Baltimore County Health Officer

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dr. Laura Herrera Scott on Wednesday announced that Dr. Lucy Wilson has been named the county’s new Health Officer and Director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Wilson, who has served in a number of high-profile public health roles in Maryland, including most recently as the […]

Councilman Marks sponsors bipartisan bill to advance technical trade school in White Marsh

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has unanimously passed this legislation. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he is sponsoring legislation—endorsed by all seven Council members—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 […]

New Baltimore County fire chief nominated

UPDATE: Joseph Dixon has been sworn in as Baltimore County Fire Chief. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department could soon be getting a new fire chief. Joseph Dixon was nominated by County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday. Dixon began his career as a firefighter in Howard County in 1993. He has served in many different roles including […]