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Olszewski announces 3 percent cost of living increase for Baltimore County government retirees

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced that the Employees’ Retirement Board voted to approve a three percent cost of living adjustment for eligible retirees, effective July 1, 2022. “Our retirees have dedicated their lives to serving the residents of Baltimore County, and they deserve to be recognized for their contributions to our communities,” Olszewski said. “This increase […]

Baltimore County Council votes to extend state of emergency, Councilman Julian Jones reelected as chairman

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening voted to extend its state of emergency until February 7th. The council voted 6-1 in favor of the extension, with Seventh District Councilman Todd Crandell, a Republican, being the sole representative opposed to the measure. County Executive Olszewski declared the local state of emergency last week in response to rising COVID-19 metrics […]

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Olszewski announces legislation to create Baltimore County ‘Fair Election Fund’

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that he will introduce legislation to create Baltimore County’s first public financing system for candidates for County Council and County Executive, beginning with the 2026 election cycle. Olszewski has proposed a package of reforms in recent months, including a proposed charter amendment to create a system for public financing for candidates. […]

Baltimore County Council votes, along party lines, to extend state of emergency

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening voted to extend the county’s state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 4-3 vote, which followed party lines, extends the state of emergency by 35 days. County Executive Johnny Olszewski last week declared a local state of emergency to “expand Baltimore County’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Republican […]

Amid Delta variant spike, Olszewski declares local state of emergency in Baltimore County

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has voted, along party lines, to extend the state of emergency. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD— As jurisdictions across Maryland and nationwide continue to experience rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases amid the contagious Delta variant, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday declared a local state of emergency to expand Baltimore County’s ability to respond to […]

Baltimore County Council to continue meeting virtually

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Thursday announced that it will continue holding virtual sessions and meetings. The County Council had been considering a return to in-person sessions and meetings, including Work Sessions and Legislative Sessions, with the Legislative Session scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. Since the Council held its Budget Adoption Session in-person in the Council […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold annual memorial service on Friday [LIVE VIDEO]

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—A memorial service to honor Baltimore County police officers who died while performing their duties will take place on Friday, May 14, at 10 a.m. The service will take place at Patriot Plaza, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (21204). The service will be moved inside the County Council Chambers in the Old Courthouse, 400 Washington Avenue, 21204 if there […]

Olszewski announces Baltimore County Fair Election Fund Work Group

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the creation of the Fair Election Fund Work Group, which will make recommendations to the Baltimore County Council on the creation and implementation of a public financing system for candidates running for county council and county executive in the 2026 election cycle. Establishing a Fair Election Fund is a key priority […]

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