A bill introduced by Councilwoman Cathy Bevins allowing 150 new manufacturing jobs to come to Middle River passed the Baltimore County Council with a unanimous vote at Monday’s Council Meeting. Bill 21-18 Zoning Regulations – Cold Rolling Mills, adds the definition of Cold Rolling Mills to the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations. Cold Rolling Mills produce thin sheets of metal often […]
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced on Monday morning at CCBC Essex that his FY 19 budget proposal would include a request for a Baltimore County College Promise program. If approved by the County Council, the new scholarship program would begin with the Fall 2018 semester, and would cover tuition and mandatory fees at CCBC to enable eligible Baltimore County […]
Councilman David Marks is calling for the creation of an Inspector General within county government to investigate waste and fraud. Right now, Councilman Marks says, there is no unit within Baltimore County government with broad powers to investigate such abuses. The County Auditor, who works for the County Council, functions as a legislative research office and can only make requests […]
At its meeting on Monday, March 5, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation that will improve the advertisement process for proposed zoning and development hearings. Current law requires notice of zoning hearings to be conspicuously posted on the property for a period of at least 20 days before the date of the hearing, and published in at least one newspaper […]
Councilwoman Cathy Bevins on Thursday filed for reelection to the Baltimore County Council. Bevins will be running for a third term representing the Sixth Council District. “I am very excited to run for reelection, I have worked alongside communities for the past seven years and we have accomplished many positive achievements,” said Councilwoman Bevins. “Prior to running for elected office […]
In the wake of recent revelations, the Baltimore County Council is taking matters into their own hands. On Wednesday, Baltimore County Council Chairman Julian E. Jones Jr. released a letter addressed to the Maryland General Assembly. In the letter, the Baltimore County Council requests that the State Legislative Auditor conduct an independent audit of the Baltimore County Public Schools’ no-bid […]
Baltimore County officials announced this week that Acting Fire Chief Kyrle W. Preis III took the reins as Fire Chief on July 4th. The County Council confirmed his appointment on Monday. He commands 1,000 career and 2,000 volunteer members of the Baltimore County Fire Service in fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services operations. Preis takes over for Chief John […]
At its meeting on Monday, the Baltimore County Council is expected to pass legislation that modifies the boundaries of the Perry Hall commercial revitalization district to include the former Mars supermarket site. The store was formerly located at the corner of Belair Road and Silver Spring Road. This designation should help better market the site, according to Baltimore County Councilman David […]