TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Police Chief Melissa Hyatt, and other officials on Monday announced plans to introduce the Secure All Firearms Effectively (SAFE) Act, which would require firearm retail establishments in Baltimore County to install responsible security measures to protect their inventory from potential burglaries. “We must do whatever we can to keep our communities safe, and that […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Community Assistance Network has an urgent need for donations for their Eastside Family Shelter in Rosedale. They are in need of the following items: • Twin sized blankets (new or gently used) • Bars of soap • Body lotion • Toothpaste and toothbrushes Anyone wishing to make a donation is asked to call 410-285-4674 for drop-off instructions The […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County officials are reminding residents that raking or blowing leaves and grass trimmings into the gutter or street is unsafe, potentially damaging to the Chesapeake Bay, and illegal. Leaves in the gutter can lead to fires and endanger children who might try to play in the leaves. Leaves and grass trimmings can also clog drains and, if the […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced the formation of the Baltimore County Youth Climate Working Group to better engage young people as part of Baltimore County’s ongoing effort to adopt sustainable practices and policies to combat climate change. The workgroup will consist of high school students from around Baltimore County to ensure youth voices, concerns, and recommendations […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Elected officials and law enforcement leaders took a community walk through the Seven Courts area on Thursday evening. County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilman David Marks, Delegate Harry Bhandari, and Police Chief Melissa Hyatt were among the participants. Councilman Marks said that, during the course of the walk, they discussed pressing issues that were relevant to the local community. […]
TOWSON, MD—The Opioid Response Working Group convened by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday issued its final report, which includes 11 recommendations to prevent addiction, expand access to treatment, and reduce overdose deaths. The recommendations fall into seven categories, including stigma, prevention, treatment, recovery, family support, criminal justice, and harm reduction. “Every overdose death means the loss of a […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski signed the HOME Act into law on Tuesday. The controversial Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act was passed earlier this month by a vote that, not surprisingly, went along party lines. The HOME Act, which Olszewski introduced in October, makes it illegal for a landlord to refuse to rent to a potential tenant based on […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt, Precinct 8 Commander Captain David Trivett, Councilman David Marks, and other elected officials will go on a walking tour of the Seven Courts community next week. The visit will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019. The walk will begin and end at the […]