The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks… On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property. The Council increased the density or intensity of potential development on 145 acres. That means […]
The following is an update from Baltimore County Fifth District Councilman David Marks. This month, schoolchildren throughout Baltimore County will complete classes, and educators will earn a well-deserved break for a few weeks. I was fortunate to attend several graduation ceremonies and farewell assemblies, and congratulate many of these students personally. It was fitting, then, that the Baltimore County Council […]
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 […]
UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has passed the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will cosponsor legislation that reforms the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), a statute that governs how development is approved in school districts. The bill is sponsored by Councilman Izzy Patoka, chair of the County Council. The current APFO has […]
UPDATE 2: There is no threat to the community, per Councilman David Marks. Police received a tip about someone wearing suspicious clothing, but an investigation revealed no credible threat. UPDATE: Police say the lockout has now been lifted. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Several schools have been placed on “lockout” status due to an ongoing police investigation. On Thursday afternoon, the […]
TOWSON, MD–Baltimore County Public Schools celebrated its 2023 School Resource Officers (SROs) of the Year during a series of separate surprise ceremonies across the county recently. The honorees are Officer Sloane Fuller, Elementary School Resource Officer of the Year; Officer Bryan Dixon, Middle School Resource Officer of the Year; and Officer Kawahn Young, High School Resource Officer of the Year. […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A local principal is celebrating her retirement. Honeygo Elementary School Principal Charlene Behnke is retiring from Baltimore County Public Schools, having helped open the doors at Honeygo Elementary in 2018 and having been with the school system for three decades. Behnke was also named 2019-20 BCPS Elementary Principal of the Year. “It’s obvious to anyone who has met […]
UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday provided an update on the reconstruction of the Joppa Road bridge near Kahl Avenue in Perry Hall. Bridge No. B-0545 on Joppa Road over Honeygo Run was closed to traffic in late January 2021. This closure was necessitated by advanced […]