Councilman Marks introduces legislation to return EMS funding to volunteer fire companies

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced legislation that would return Emergency Medical Services (EMS ) funding to volunteer fire companies that have medic units. Between 2016 and 2024, the amount of funding collected in EMS transport fees has grown from $7.2 million to $36.7 million. This amount includes services from both career and volunteer fire companies. “Since EMS […]

Baltimore County announces 2025 series of budget town hall meetings

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday announced its 2025 series of town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY26 budget. Seven meetings – one for each County Council district – will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have the opportunity to […]

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

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

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 […]

Baltimore County government to be closed on Monday due to impending snowstorm

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday evening, January 6, will now be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday,  January 7, 2025. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government will be closed on Monday, January 6 as a January snowstorm bears down on Maryland. “The safety of our residents and employees is a top priority, and […]

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

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 […]

Councilman Marks to sponsor bill strengthening land preservation

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 […]

Baltimore County seeks applicants for Immigrant Affairs Commission

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 […]