Councilman Marks: Priorities for new County Executive must include public safety, no tax hikes

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The following is an update from Fifth District Councilman David Marks on the search for a new Baltimore County Executive: A new Baltimore County Executive will be inaugurated in early January to complete the term of John Olszewski, Jr., elected to Congress. I would like to thank those who have submitted their names to replace County Executive Olszewski, and […]

Councilman Marks: Seven playgrounds to be updated in 2025

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that equipment will be replaced at seven playgrounds throughout the Fifth District. The playgrounds are located at Belmont Park, Eastern Regional Park, Honeygo Regional Park, Snyder Lane Park, Oakhurst Park, Loreley Community Building, and Cowenton Ridge Park. The County Council approved $3 million for playground replacement in Fiscal Year 2025. “Over […]

Councilman Marks: Public input meeting set for new 22-acre park in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced a community input meeting to consider uses for a new park in Perry Hall. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold an input meeting on the future 22-acre Gerst Road Park in Perry Hall on Monday, December 23, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Residents may join […]

Councilman Marks secures funding to improve Cottington Road safety

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that improvements will be made to the southern part of Cottington Road near Silver Spring Road to improve safety along the busy corridor. Councilman Marks asked the Department of Public Works and Transportation to review this area after numerous complaints from residents. Councilman Marks has also asked for a similar assessment […]

Perry Hall overpass dedicated to Officer Amy Caprio

PERRY HALL, MD—An overpass in Perry Hall was dedicated to fallen Officer Amy Caprio on Wednesday morning. In 2018, Officer Amy Caprio of the Baltimore County Police Department tragically lost her life in the line of duty. To honor her courage, dedication, and sacrifice, the Southfield Homeowners Association collaborated with Baltimore County to dedicate the overpass crossing Honeygo Boulevard at […]

Police Chief McCullough, BCoFD, Councilman Marks, Ravens Roost members, distribute free Thanksgiving meals to 200+ families

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Over the weekend, Ravens Roost 139 members were joined by first responders and local elected officials to distribute full meals to 215 families – including turkey, pie, green beans, stuffing, yams, etc. – who are experiencing financial difficulties. The event took place at the Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association headquarters, located at 1124 Bowleys Quarters Road in Baltimore County. […]

Councilman Marks sponsors military, law enforcement bills

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is a sponsor or cosponsor of two bills that will benefit military or law enforcement officials. Bill 91-24 expands the type of National Guard service for which a county employee may receive toward their years of service. Currently, county law specifies that service must have occurred as a member of the Maryland National Guard; […]