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Olszewski announces efforts to strengthen independence of Office of Inspector General, enhance government accountability in Baltimore County

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced efforts to strengthen ethics and accountability in local government by implementing a number of key recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Ethics and Accountability. “The residents of Baltimore County deserve and should expect a government that is transparent, fair, and accountable,” said County Executive Olszewski. “Our administration is making unprecedented progress […]

Olszewski announces administrative law judge appointments

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday made the following personnel announcements: Current Managing Administrative Law Judge Paul M. Mayhew has announced plans to retire after over 30 years as an Administrative Law Judge and trial lawyer — including over 25 years of service with Baltimore County. Upon his retirement, sitting Administrative Law Judge Maureen E. Murphy will be […]

Safety improvements announced along dangerous stretch of Eastern Boulevard in Middle River

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have been working together with Councilman David Marks to improve the safety of a dangerous stretch of Eastern Boulevard between MD 43 and Carroll Island Road. They recently reported several recent changes to help improve safety. At the request of the Delegates, the Maryland State Highway Administration recently completed a review of […]

Baltimore County Council unanimously passes bill restricting apartments east of White Marsh Town Center

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday night unanimously passed Bill 52-23, which restricts new construction of apartments near White Marsh Mall. In recent weeks, plans had surfaced to build numerous apartments near both White Marsh Mall and The Avenue at White Marsh, prompting backlash from community members and elected officials alike. Bill 52-23 repeals earlier legislation that allowed […]

Councilman Marks: Why I Am Restricting Apartments at the White Marsh Town Center

Posted on September 14, 2023 by News Desk

UPDATE: Bill 52-23 has passed unanimously. Original story below… The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks. At its meeting on September 18th, the Baltimore County Council will consider my legislation to restrict apartments at the White Marsh Town Center. Bill 52-23 repeals earlier legislation that allowed for apartments in an area east of White Marsh Mall. That […]

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Baltimore County to initiate purchasing development rights easements on 70 acres owned by Richardson Farms

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CHASE, MD—Baltimore County is taking steps to purchase development rights easements on 70 acres owned by Richardson Farms east of Ebenezer Road and Earls Beach Road, Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday. The move will preserve a large area of farmland from development. “Thank you to County Executive Olszewski’s administration for initiating this plan, which will come before the County […]

Vote set for September 18 on bill to restrict apartments at White Marsh Town Center

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—On Monday, September 18, the Baltimore County Council will vote on legislation introduced by Councilman David Marks that would restrict new apartments in much of the White Marsh Town Center. This bill repeals earlier this legislation that allowed for apartments east of White Marsh Mall. “I urge you to contact [email protected] and ask my colleagues to support Bill […]

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Councilman Marks opposes request for Baltimore County to sell 8-acre Middle River property

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Wednesday said he would be opposed to a request for Baltimore County to sell a piece of land in Middle River. According to Councilman Marks, there has been a request by a private party for the county to sell the eight-acre Bengies-Walters property along Eastern Avenue, east of Earls Road, as “surplus property” for […]

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