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Councilman Marks nominates Perry Hall resident to Baltimore County Fair Election Commission

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced his recommendation of Perry Hall resident Stephanie Baynes to serve on the Baltimore County Fair Election Commission. The Fair Election Commission assists the County in administering its new public financing system for candidates for County Council and County Executive, which will begin with the 2026 election cycle. The Commission is responsible for estimating […]

Councilman Marks to oppose any weakening of Inspector General

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fifth District Councilman David Marks on Wednesday issued the following statement regarding efforts to change the office of the Baltimore County Inspector General: “I am restating, once again, my strong support for an independent Inspector General. I supported the creation of an Inspector General years before it was formally established. “After listening to yesterday’s testimony, my position is clear: […]

Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Fair Election Fund Announcement 20211115

Olszewski announces Baltimore County Fair Election Fund Commission appointees

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced the appointments of Marietta English and David Mister as the administration’s selections to serve on the Baltimore County Fair Election Fund Commission. Once finalized, the Commission will support Baltimore County’s new public financing system for candidates for County Council and County Executive — which will begin with the 2026 election cycle. […]

NOW YOU KNOW: A new traffic circle on Honeygo Boulevard

Posted on December 6, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. It’s official. A new traffic roundabout is coming to Perry Hall on Honeygo Boulevard. Growth in the entire area and ensuing traffic on Honeygo Boulevard have made it dangerous for local residents to get in and out of their communities, especially during rush hour. Last month, our […]

Letters to the Editor: Week of November 27, 2023

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

The following Letters to the Editor were sent to NottinghamMD.com during the week of November 27, 2023. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in letters to our community should not be interpreted as the viewpoint of NottinghamMD.com. Letter #1 Response to Councilman Marks announces passage of bill to eliminate paper bag fees at fast food restaurants, pharmacies “Weak men are vicious men.” […]

Councilman Marks proposes to protect over 3,300 acres in northeastern Baltimore County as green space

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—With the closing of filing for the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that his office has initiated a review of a historic amount of land in the Eastside communities of Kingsville, Perry Hall, White Marsh, and Middle River. Altogether, Councilman Marks has requested that 3,343 acres be downzoned to as green space […]

Baltimore County establishes working group on resource coordination to support victims of sexual exploitation, violence, domestic abuse

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced the creation of the new Working Group on Resource Coordination to Support Victims of Sexual Exploitation, Violence, and Domestic Abuse which will be tasked with making recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence — and to prevent incidents from occurring in the first […]

Bring Your Own Bag Act: Councilman Marks responds to plastic bag ban criticism

Posted on November 27, 2023 by News Desk

From Councilman David Marks: I am responding to Glen Geelhaar’s latest smear against me (NottinghamMd.com, November 27). For the record, I voted to cut the bag fee in half, submitted the exemption for small businesses, and strongly supported every exemption that passed. I authored and passed the legislation that exempted fast food restaurants, pharmacies, and other small businesses. That is why […]

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