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Elected officials speak out after EPA selects Back River Wastewater Treatment Plan to treat wastewater from Ohio train derailment

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Officials say the contaminated waste water from Ohio will no longer be coming to Baltimore. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM MD—Elected officials are speaking out after it was announced that the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant would be treating wastewater from the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio. On Friday, March 24, 2023, the Baltimore City Department of Public […]

Delegate Nawrocki’s bill to provide property tax relief to volunteer fire stations passes unanimously

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House of Delegates has unanimously passed Delegate Ryan Nawrocki’s bill, HB 1096, to provide much-needed property tax relief to Baltimore County volunteer fire and rescue stations. Currently, volunteer stations pay property taxes on some lands they own for firehouse operations and training. The bill is now going to the Senate, where it is expected to pass next […]

Olszewski announces new legislation to strengthen Baltimore County rental housing registration, inspections processes

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced new legislation to strengthen rental housing registration and inspections processes to improve housing quality in Baltimore County. “Every person deserves access to safe, quality place to call home and this legislation is another important step to ensure that is a reality across Baltimore County,” said County Executive Olszewski. “By modernizing our rental […]

Baltimore County retains coveted ‘Triple-A’ bond rating

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Baltimore County has maintained triple-A bond ratings from all three major rating agencies, allowing the County to continue issuing bonds at the lowest possible interest rate and saving millions of dollars for County taxpayers. Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings have each reaffirmed the County’s triple-A rating, making […]

Baltimore County Board of Education adopts $2.595 billion FY 2024 operating budget request

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County approved a $2.595 billion operating budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2024 on February 28, 2023. The Board’s adopted budget continues BCPS’ focus on raising the bar, closing achievement and opportunity gaps, and preparing all students for the future. The budget reflects key amendments based on Board and community feedback and prioritizes people, […]

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Olszewski announces updated schedule for 2023 Baltimore County budget town hall meetings

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced an updated schedule for the remaining 2023 Budget Town Hall Meeting series. The Olszewski administration launched its signature series of town hall meetings, hosting one for each Council district, to provide forums for constituents to share their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY24 budget. The updated schedule of the 2023 […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Aiding our volunteer fire companies

Posted on February 22, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. This week, our office is bringing before the Baltimore County Delegation a bill that will support volunteer fire companies. We have seen firsthand how important it is to support the safety of our communities. First responders need our full and committed support. For all the sacrifices that […]

Former Baltimore County treasurer charged with theft, embezzlement

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: William Christopher McCollum has been sentenced. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard, III on Thursday announced that a criminal information has been filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County charging William Christopher McCollum, the Treasurer for the campaign finance committees “Friends of Cathy Bevins” and the “Baltimore County Victory Slate”, with multiple counts of […]

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