NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the new Fiscal Year 2026 county budget will include $4 million to complete the 22-acre park on Gerst Road in Perry Hall. “I thank County Executive Klausmeier for supporting this request, which will help us finish the fifth new park in Perry Hall’s Honeygo area since 2010,” said Councilman Marks. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its legislative meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025 the Baltimore County Council approved a contract to purchase property that is critical for the Mohrs Lane Bridge connection. The purchase of 9929 Philadelphia Road (21237) for $246,100 represents a key milestone for the project, which has been delayed for years. Baltimore County expects utility relocation design approval in September, […]
PERRY HALL, MD—The Baltimore County Council will hold an online public hearing next month to determine whether the old Perry Hall School should be added to the list of Baltimore County historic landmarks. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at 4 p.m. The school at 9317 Belair Road was built around 1925 and used primarily until 1956. […]
The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks. On April 7, the Baltimore County Council approved placing the Farmland Preservation Act on the ballot in the 2026 general election. I was the main sponsor of this legislation, with Councilmen Todd Crandell, Mike Ertel, Wade Kach, and Izzy Patoka cosponsoring and supporting the bill. Should the voters approve this […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Volunteers worked to clean up and beautify parts of Nottingham, Perry Hall, Kingsville, and White Marsh on Saturday morning. More than fifty volunteers worked with the Maryland Waterways Foundation and Councilman David Marks to clean trash along Philadelphia Road, Raphael Road, and Seven Courts Drive. “Thank you to Sam Weaver and his crew for all their partnership, and to […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced commitments from the owners of the property at 11237 Philadelphia Road (21162), the former Vince’s Auto Parts site, designed to reduce the impact of the current trucking company on surrounding neighborhoods. Councilman Marks and representatives from the White Marsh-Cowenton Improvement Association met with Triten Industrial Outdoor Storage recently regarding neighborhood […]
The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Baltimore County stands at a crossroads. For nearly six decades, the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line (URDL) has been a cornerstone of smart land management, preserving our rural landscapes, safeguarding our water supply, and ensuring that development happens where infrastructure can support it. The URDL is the boundary between urbanized […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Thursday announced that it has maintained its coveted triple-A bond ratings from Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings, marking the 30th year in a row the county has achieved this top-tier creditworthiness. This distinction places Baltimore County among a mere 2% of counties nationwide to receive the highest rating from all three agencies. […]