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Klausmeier taps federal veteran Khadija Walker as Baltimore County Inspector General nominee

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced Thursday the selection of Khadija E. Walker, a federal veteran with more than two decades of Inspector General experience, as her appointee for Baltimore County Inspector General. Walker’s name has been formally submitted to the County Council for consideration and confirmation. Walker was chosen after an extensive search process that included two rounds […]

Councilman Marks to introduce resolution to give Inspector General oversight of BCPS

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn has issued the following statement: “Thank you to Baltimore County Councilman David Marks for his support of Inspector General Kelly Madigan and for his efforts to expand the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s jurisdiction to include Baltimore County Public Schools. I have long advocated for increased oversight, was proud […]

Councilman Marks passes bill to incentivize assisted living in established commercial areas

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has passed legislation that incentivizes assisted living centers to be established in established commercial districts. The bill passed the Baltimore County Council unanimously on Monday, July 7th. Assisted living centers are frequently located in residential communities where neighbors have expressed concerns about parking and an influx of traffic. This legislation establishes standards under which […]

Former Perry Hall School to officially become protected Baltimore County landmark

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Perry Hall School has been made an official Baltimore County landmark. Original story below… PERRY HALL, MD—A piece of Perry Hall history will officially now be preserved. After more than a year of negotiations and public hearings, the Baltimore County Council has passed Councilman David Marks’ legislation adding the old Perry Hall School as the 400th Baltimore County […]

Baltimore Banner to hold inaugural Engaging Baltimore County event on June 10

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Banner this week announced that it will hold its inaugural Baltimore County event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the newly opened Sparrows Point Park. The event is free to attend and will include thought-provoking panel discussions on the most critical issues shaping Baltimore County’s future. The engaging morning event will gather leaders from across the region […]

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County Executive Klausmeier issues statement on unanimous passage of FY 2026 Baltimore County budget

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council unanimously approved the county’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which maintains current services and does not raise taxes, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced. The budget passed on May 22 and was lauded by Klausmeier in a statement. “This uncertain budget season has presented unique challenges, and I am proud Baltimore County is working to overcome […]

Baltimore County Council passes solar zoning bill introduced by Councilmen Marks, Kach

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Unanimously, the Baltimore County Council passed a bill on Monday evening to align county solar zoning regulations with state standards. The bill, which was heavily amended, aims to ensure compliance with the statewide Renewable Energy Certainty Act, passed by the Maryland General Assembly in April. The state legislation, awaiting Governor Wes Moore’s signature, prevents local governments from enacting zoning […]

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Additional 2025 Baltimore County redistricting public hearings announced

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Two additional 2025 Baltimore County Councilmanic Redistricting Commission public hearings will be held this month to gather community input and feedback. The meetings will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Middle River RAC and on Monday, May 19, at the Randallstown Community Center. While video of the hearing will be live-streamed, participants who […]

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