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Baltimore County releases first comprehensive enterprise-wide efficiency review

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TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced the release of Baltimore County’s first comprehensive and enterprise-wide Efficiency Review, which outlines opportunities for the County to streamline current operations, improve service delivery, and save taxpayer money. The new report identifies over 150 recommendations — many of which are currently underway — that officials say could save taxpayers up to $732 […]

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Baltimore County mask mandate, state of emergency to expire

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TOWSON, MD—Amid consistently improving COVID-19 metrics, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Baltimore County’s indoor public mask requirement will be lifted effective Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and the state of emergency will be lifted, effective Monday, February 7, 2022. “We are strongly encouraged by the progress we’ve seen in recent days and remain cautiously optimistic that we are […]

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Baltimore County announces Community Policing Partnership program

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the Community Policing Partnership (CPP), a new joint-initiative that will build pathways for public safety-focused careers in Baltimore County and ensure the next generation of law enforcement reflects the diversity of communities and are trained in 21st-century policing skills and values. The CPP initiative is a partnership between the Baltimore County Police […]

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Baltimore County announces additional dates for rapid at-home COVID test distribution

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced additional dates for the distribution of rapid at-home COVID-19 tests for residents. Information on the county’s distribution schedule for the week of January 24, 2021 is below: Date Time Location Type Monday, 1/24/22 1 p.m. until supplies last Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) – Catonsville, 800 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228 Drive […]

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Baltimore County procurement reform commission issues recommendations for improving county policies

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Blue Ribbon Procurement Commission this week issued its final report outlining recommendations for streamlining and improving the County’s procurement, purchasing, and contracting functions and outcomes. “My administration remains committed to providing every resident and business with top quality services—and that means reforming our County’s procurement, purchasing, and contracting processes to ensure we’re providing efficient, ethical, and responsible […]

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Baltimore County announces additional dates for rapid at-home COVID test distribution

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UPDATE: Additional dates have been announced here. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced plans for additional dates for distribution of rapid at-home COVID-19 tests for residents. To date, local officials have already provided thousands of at-home tests directly to residents amid the omicron variant spike. Information on Baltimore County’s distribution schedule for the […]

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Olszewski announces 2022 series of budget town hall meetings

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced his fourth annual series of signature town hall meetings to discuss constituents’ ideas and priorities for Baltimore County’s FY23 budget. Seven meetings, one for each Council district, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have the opportunity to provide input into […]

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County Executive Olszewski announces distribution of 100,000 rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits, county testing expansion

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced updates on Baltimore County’s ongoing efforts to expand access to COVID-19 testing, including plans for the distribution of 100,000 rapid at-home COVID tests for residents and the expansion of county-run testing sites. “Expanding Baltimore County’s testing availability will help ensure residents can take every precaution to protect themselves and their loved […]

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