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

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Olszewski announces administrative law judge appointments

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday made the following personnel announcements: Current Managing Administrative Law Judge Paul M. Mayhew has announced plans to retire after over 30 years as an Administrative Law Judge and trial lawyer — including over 25 years of service with Baltimore County. Upon his retirement, sitting Administrative Law Judge Maureen E. Murphy will be […]

Safety improvements announced along dangerous stretch of Eastern Boulevard in Middle River

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have been working together with Councilman David Marks to improve the safety of a dangerous stretch of Eastern Boulevard between MD 43 and Carroll Island Road. They recently reported several recent changes to help improve safety. At the request of the Delegates, the Maryland State Highway Administration recently completed a review of […]