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Kathy Klausmeier sworn in as Baltimore County’s fifteenth County Executive

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Kathy Klausmeier was sworn in on Tuesday as Baltimore County’s fifteenth County Executive, vowing to focus on growing the economy, continuing historic investments in public schools and higher education, addressing local housing shortages, improving public safety and balancing the County’s $5 billion budget. The swearing in ceremony was conducted in the Baltimore County Council Chamber directly following a unanimous […]

Baltimore County Council announces selection of Kathy Klausmeier as next Baltimore County Executive

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Tuesday announced that it has made a selection to fill the recent vacancy in the office of Baltimore County Executive. As a result of the vacancy created by the resignation of former County Executive John A. Olszewski, Jr., the County Council was tasked with electing the next County Executive to serve the remainder of […]

Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga 2025-2026 college and trade school scholarship application opens

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have announced the opening of their annual Maryland House of Delegates scholarship application. The scholarship, available to Maryland residents, supports students pursuing postsecondary education at accredited two-year or four-year colleges, universities, or trade, technical, and career schools in Maryland. This scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. If […]

D’Andrea L. Walker now serving as acting Baltimore County Executive

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Following Congressman-elect Johnny Olszewski, Jr.’s resignation as Baltimore County’s fourteenth county executive, D’Andrea L. Walker is now acting Baltimore County executive. Walker will remain in this role until an interim county executive is selected by the County Council to fulfill the remaining two years of Olszewski’s term and sworn in to office. “Our highest priority is to continue delivering […]

U.S., Maryland flags lowered to honor passing of Jimmy Carter

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the United States flag and Maryland flag to be flown at half-staff to honor the passing for former president Jimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He […]

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Councilman Marks to sponsor bill strengthening land preservation

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—In 1967, Baltimore County passed one of the most far-reaching land preservation acts in Maryland history, creating the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line. The URDL, as it is commonly known, separates the county into “urban” and “rural” areas. Sewer systems, public water, and infrastructure is generally focused within the urbanized part of the URDL, while farmland dominates the region outside this […]

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Baltimore County seeks applicants for Immigrant Affairs Commission

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is seeking applicants for its new Immigrant Affairs Commission, County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced on Monday. The commission, established by executive order (PDF), will advise the county on issues impacting immigrants and facilitate civic engagement among the immigrant community. Applications are open until Friday, January 10, 2025. “Baltimore County draws great strength from its diversity, and we […]

Governor Moore issues statement on deal to fund federal government, rebuild Francis Scott Key Bridge