NOTTINGHAM, MD—At the June 4th legislative session, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation to create two new county parks and add over 65 acres to the inventory of parkland in Carney, Perry Hall, and White Marsh—at virtually no expense to taxpayers. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks reports that, under the legislation, the 65 acres of county-owned land has been reclassified […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Middle River area officially has a new playground. On Saturday morning, officials cut the ribbon at a new playground at the Bengies Community Center. Baltimore County plans to build or replace 25 playgrounds each year. On hand for the ribbon-cutting were Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore County Parks & Rec. director Bob Smith, and members […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—On May 23rd, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks joined parents and educators in honoring 16 students at Honeygo Elementary School who participated in the Patriots and Defenders program. The Patriots and Defenders program tests pupils on history, citizenship, and geography. Councilman Marks helped start the program as a parent in 2018. “I would like to congratulate all the students […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday unveiled a proposal to add 68 acres to the inventory of parkland in Carney and Perry Hall—at virtually no expense to taxpayers. Under Marks’ plan, the 68 acres of county-owned land would be reclassified as public parkland, resulting in the creation of a new park along the Seven Courts Drive corridor and […]
CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced funding in the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget to design a drainage system in Carney. The project will focus on Harwood Road and will intercept persistent sump pump discharges into the roadway. The project is budgeted at $250,000, with construction expected in March of 2025. “I would like to thank the […]
UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has passed the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Original story below… For much of my life, I have worked to reduce school overcrowding throughout Baltimore County. I’ve also attended overcrowded public schools, and my children have had to learn in classrooms that—despite the best efforts of educators—struggle with this challenge. School overcrowding has been a problem […]
UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has passed the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Original story below… The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki Many schools in Baltimore County are experiencing a crisis level of overcrowding. Yet, development continues to be approved at record levels, especially in eastern Baltimore County. Allowing development when there is not enough […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Board of Education member Julie Henn on Wednesday reported that the pathways from Perry Hall Elementary School to Ebenezer Road will be improved this summer, once school has closed. The current pathways are in a state of disrepair. “These are used by dozens of students every day, and by our recreation council volunteers […]