Letter to the Editor: Repeal the Bring Your Own Bag Act

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in letters to our community should not be interpreted as the viewpoint of NottinghamMD.com. UPDATE: Councilman David Marks has issued a response. Original story below… ——— Dear NottinghamMD.com Editor, I am writing in response to the November 20th article, “Councilman Marks announces passage of bill to eliminate paper bag fees at fast food restaurants, pharmacies.” While […]

Councilman Marks announces passage of bill to eliminate paper bag fees at fast food restaurants, pharmacies

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced the passage of Bill 72-23, which exempts fast food restaurants and pharmacies from any charges related to the Bring Your Own Bag Act. The legislation, which the Baltimore County Council passed by a vote of 6-to-1, can be found online here (PDF). The legislation adds package bulk items, pharmacies, and fast […]

CCBC Essex hosts ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of renovations to Wellness and Athletics Center

ROSEDALE, MD—Over the weekend, the Community College of Baltimore County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of major renovations to the CCBC Essex Wellness and Athletics Center. CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis was joined by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Council Chair Julian E. Jones Jr., along with many other elected officials and their representatives in […]

Baltimore County Council overrides Olszewski’s veto, amends plastic bag ban

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening unanimously overrode County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s veto regarding amendments to the so-called Bring Your Own Bag Act. Liquor stores will now be exempt from the new law. On October 25, Olszewski vetoed measures passed by the County Council that would ease the plastic bag ban. As of November 1, businesses subject to […]

Olszewski vetoes effort to ease Baltimore County’s plastic bag ban

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has overridden County Executive Olszewski’s veto. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Exactly one week until Baltimore County’s Bring Your Own Bag law is set to take effect, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday vetoed the following pieces of legislation: Baltimore County Council Bill 71-23 – Reusable Carryout Bag Definition. Baltimore County Council Bill 73-23 – […]

Marks appoints former Delegate to Council Restructuring Study

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will appoint former Delegate John W.E. Cluster, Jr., to the task force examining the structure of the Baltimore County Council. The Council created the task force at its October 16th legislative session.   Some activists have complained that the Council size does not reflect the county’s population and diversity.  The […]

Olszewski plans veto after County Council amends plastic bag ban

UPDATE: County Executive Olszewski has vetoed the legislation. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening amended the Bring Your Own Bag Act, which is set to go into effect on November 1st. The County Council voted to exempt liquor from the bag ban, allowing customers to avoid $0.05 charge for reusable bags if they use plastic […]

Olszewski announces efforts to strengthen independence of Office of Inspector General, enhance government accountability in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced efforts to strengthen ethics and accountability in local government by implementing a number of key recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Ethics and Accountability. “The residents of Baltimore County deserve and should expect a government that is transparent, fair, and accountable,” said County Executive Olszewski. “Our administration is making unprecedented progress […]