Editor’s note: The following is an op-ed piece by Councilman David Marks… By now, you have probably seen the many white signs along corridors in central and northeastern Baltimore County. These signs advertise the Planning Board hearing scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th at 6 p.m. at Perry Hall High School. The Planning Board reviews changes related to the Comprehensive Zoning Map […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday unveiled BCSTAT, Baltimore County’s first data-driven performance management program, which aims to improve performance, ensure data quality, enhance transparency, and increase accountability across government. BCSTAT will be focused on the operational performance of individual Baltimore County departments as well as cross-departmental, collaborative analyses focused on Olszewski’s top priorities. “An open, transparent government […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has retained its triple-A bond ratings from all three major rating agencies, allowing the county to continue issuing bonds at the lowest possible interest rate. Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings have each affirmed Baltimore County’s triple-A rating, making Baltimore County one of only 49 counties nationwide to receive the highest rating from all […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday issued an Executive Order to create the Baltimore County Economic Development Advisory Board, which will provide input and guidance to the administration on economic development, job creation, workforce development, tourism, arts and culture, and other aspects of the County’s economy. “Baltimore County is already an extraordinary place to do business, with one […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Friday announced the conviction of a Baltimore man on charges connected to a violent carjacking ring. Justin Scroggings, 25, of Baltimore, was part of a ring that operated in multiple counties in Maryland. Following a bench trial, Scroggings was found guilty of common law conspiracy, participating in a theft scheme of over […]
TOWSON, MD—The 2020 Special General Election for the 7th Congressional District will coincide with the 2020 Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Voters may vote by absentee ballot, visit their local early voting center during early voting, which takes place April 16 through April 23, or they can go to their polling place on Election Day. Important deadlines […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council has passed a resolution that will move work session start times from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. The resolution was co-sponsored by Councilman David Marks, Councilman Wade Kach, and Councilman Izzy Patoka. “I have long thought that council meetings that should be held at a time that it most convenient to the public,” […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced plans to grow the County’s Summer Youth Employment Program by at least 50 percent, providing job opportunities to a minimum of 300 young people this summer. “We are committed to providing more of our young people with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience,” Olszewski said. “We know from research that […]