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BCPS to resume in-person learning on January 3, Councilman Marks applauds decision

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will resume in-person learning on January 3, Superintendent Darryl Williams announced on Thursday. With cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant rising across the state, the Maryland State Department of Education had, this week, urged schools to resume in-person learning after the holiday break and Baltimore County Councilman David Marks issued a statement echoing this sentiment. “With […]

Olszewski declares State of Emergency in Baltimore County, issues indoor mask mandate

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday declared a State of Emergency in Baltimore County due to the rapid rise in cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. County officials say the new local State of Emergency will give Baltimore County the ability to quickly adopt emergency public health measures to protect the safety and well-being of residents, assist the county […]

Honeygo Boulevard Cross Road Accident Compilation 202112

Councilman Marks addresses recent spate of Nottingham-area accidents, resident posts doorbell-cam crash compilation [VIDEO]

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A change.org petition requesting a traffic light or circle at Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road has already received over 2,000 signatures. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Saturday addressed the recent spate of traffic accidents that has occurred in the Perry Hall/Nottingham/Kingsville area. Recent serious crashes include: Two serious crashes on Belair Road on Saturday A […]

Councilman Marks congratulates Julie Henn on Board of Education chairmanship

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday congratulated Perry Hall resident Julie Henn on being named chair of the Baltimore County Board of Education. In Baltimore County, seven board members are elected by council district, with four appointed by the Governor. The chair and vice-chair are elected by members. Henn shares the same Fifth District constituency as Councilman Marks. […]

Councilman Marks recognizes 2021 Fifth District Citizens of the Year

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced the 2021 Fifth District Citizens of the Year. The award, created by Councilman Marks when he began service as Fifth District representative, honors outstanding volunteers and community leaders who have made a difference in communities stretching from Towson to Kingsville. The 2021 recipients are as follows: Pat Keller, for service as President […]

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Councilman Marks: Proposed Congressional redistricting map divides Baltimore County into ‘gerrymandered districts’

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A Maryland judge has tossed out the General Assembly’s newly drawn Congressional district map. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—On Monday evening, the Baltimore County Council proposed a redistricting map that unifies Towson, shifts Perry Hall and White Marsh into an eastside district, and creates two majority-minority districts on the west side. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks says […]

Olszewski appoints Baltimore County’s first Immigrant Affairs Outreach Coordinator

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Giuliana Valencia-Banks will serve as Baltimore County’s first Immigrant Affairs Outreach Coordinator and Joel Beller will serve as Acting Director of Government Affairs. As the Immigrant Affairs Outreach Coordinator – a newly created position – Valencia-Banks will be a part of Baltimore County’s Office of Community and Engagement and will […]

Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Fair Election Fund Announcement 20211115

Olszewski announces legislation to create Baltimore County ‘Fair Election Fund’