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 been widely criticized by many community leaders and parents as allowing development in areas where […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has nominated Middle River resident Karen Coffey to the Commission for Women, which serves as an advocate for women’s issues and works to eliminate inequities in housing, employment, and other areas. Coffey is a former transportation router for Baltimore County Public Schools and an active member of the Middle River community, specifically working with […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has launched a website to help those affected by the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Key Bridge collapse website is meant to be a one-stop shop for everything related to the tragedy. The website was announced and launched on Friday by Governor Wes Moore and is currently being updated with resources for those […]
The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. For the last five years or more, many bills have been passed in Annapolis regarding rental properties and landlord and tenant issues. Many small mom-and-pop landlords have sold their properties because lawmakers have made it difficult to own rental properties. Of course, no one supports or wants […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $5 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 that provides billions for public education, historic investments in recreation and parks, and continued funding for key priorities that will move Baltimore County forward, including public safety, housing and community development, sustainability, public works and transportation, libraries, and beyond. “Building a better […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jonathan Sachs as director of the Department of Economic and Workforce Development. “Jonathan’s extensive leadership experience and track record of building strategic relationships with high-level stakeholders – coupled with his strong understanding and enthusiasm about Baltimore County’s incredible assets and wide range of economic opportunities – make him […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday signed legislation to support Marylanders and businesses impacted by the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) Act measures include creating a scholarship program for families of transportation workers who die on the job and increasing flexibility in work search requirements for unemployment insurance. “Two weeks ago, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed a $60 million executive order to provide temporary relief to businesses and workers impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The order directs state agencies to identify potential relief funds and programs to supplement the aid approved for the Port of Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program will distribute $15 […]