Councilman Marks nominates Perry Hall resident to Baltimore County Fair Election Commission

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced his recommendation of Perry Hall resident Stephanie Baynes to serve on the Baltimore County Fair Election Commission. The Fair Election Commission assists the County in administering its new public financing system for candidates for County Council and County Executive, which will begin with the 2026 election cycle. The Commission is responsible for estimating […]

Governor Moore signs executive order creating Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this month signed an executive order establishing Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response within the Maryland Department of Health. The office will coordinate and promote efforts across state agencies to address the overdose crisis in Maryland. The governor was joined by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller; Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr. […]

Governor Moore announces $63.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024 state revitalization program awards

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore this month announced $63.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards for seven state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The awards to county and municipal governments, community development organizations, and other community institutions and partners will fund 219 projects and activities that directly support local revitalization goals. “To […]

Governor Moore announces first items in 2024 legislative agenda to support Maryland military families

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week declared 2024 as the ‘Year for Military Families’ in Maryland and announced a package of legislation that will support and empower Maryland’s servicemembers, military spouses, and caregivers. This is the first legislation announced by the Moore-Miller Administration for the upcoming 2024 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. “Our military families sacrifice everything so […]

Governor Moore joins roundtable in Baltimore County to discuss the year ahead in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week joined the Owings Mills Corporate Roundtable for a conversation about success and prosperity in Owings Mills, Baltimore County, and the entire state of Maryland. Chairman of the Owings Mills Corporate Roundtable and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore Barak Hermann moderated the fireside chat at the Caves Valley Golf […]

Baltimore County, City form Service Line Partnership to guide residents through the EPA lead and copper inventory

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) have formed the Baltimore Service Line Partnership, a collaboration to address new federal regulations aimed at protecting communities from lead exposure in drinking water. The Partnership is managing a comprehensive program to identify lead service lines in the Baltimore water […]

Traffic calming approved for Necker Avenue in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that Necker Avenue in Perry Hall has been approved for three speed bumps. The approval is the result of an analysis by the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and a citizen petition. The project will be built beginning on Wednesday, December 13th. The cost is $15,000. “I would like to […]

Councilman Marks to oppose any weakening of Inspector General

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fifth District Councilman David Marks on Wednesday issued the following statement regarding efforts to change the office of the Baltimore County Inspector General: “I am restating, once again, my strong support for an independent Inspector General. I supported the creation of an Inspector General years before it was formally established. “After listening to yesterday’s testimony, my position is clear: […]