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Baltimore County Council approves new redistricting map in 5-2 vote, Marks applauds decision

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday night voted 5-2 to approve a new nine-district councilmanic redistricting map, concluding more than a year of intense debate over how to balance community interests with the need for increased minority representation. The final legislation, amended during the council meeting, creates two majority-Black districts on the county’s western side. It also includes one […]

Loreley White Marsh Ribbon Cutting Dedication 20250823

Loreley Community Center playground holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, dedication

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks officials and local elected representatives held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Loreley Community Center playground on Saturday morning. The event took place at 11:30 a.m. on August 23rd. “Today, we ‘cut the ribbon’ on the Loreley Community Center playground in White Marsh,” said Councilman David Marks. “The Orioles-themed colors add a […]

Baltimore County Council rejects inspector general nominee

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday rejected the nomination of Khadija Walker as the new inspector general, leaving the position vacant and requiring County Executive Kathy Klausmeier to propose a new candidate. The council’s vote against Walker’s confirmation followed weeks of public controversy and widespread disapproval over her nomination. The move was widely seen as a rejection of Klausmeier’s […]

Two Maryland delegates urge Baltimore County Council to reject appointment of Khadija Walker as next Inspector General

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Maryland delegates are urging the Baltimore County Council to reject the appointment of Khadija Walker as the next Inspector General and to instead reappoint the current officeholder, Kelly Madigan, as the debate over the position intensifies ahead of a scheduled vote. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga issued a joint statement voicing their “strong support” for Madigan, who […]

Councilman Marks: Farmland Preservation Act sent to voters

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks. On April 7, the Baltimore County Council approved placing the Farmland Preservation Act on the ballot in the 2026 general election. I was the main sponsor of this legislation, with Councilmen Todd Crandell, Mike Ertel, Wade Kach, and Izzy Patoka cosponsoring and supporting the bill. Should the voters approve this […]

Volunteers clean up trash in Nottingham, Kingsville, Perry Hall, and White Marsh

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Volunteers worked to clean up and beautify parts of Nottingham, Perry Hall, Kingsville, and White Marsh on Saturday morning. More than fifty volunteers worked with the Maryland Waterways Foundation and Councilman David Marks to clean trash along Philadelphia Road, Raphael Road, and Seven Courts Drive. “Thank you to Sam Weaver and his crew for all their partnership, and to […]

Baltimore County Council announces selection of Kathy Klausmeier as next Baltimore County Executive

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Tuesday announced that it has made a selection to fill the recent vacancy in the office of Baltimore County Executive. As a result of the vacancy created by the resignation of former County Executive John A. Olszewski, Jr., the County Council was tasked with electing the next County Executive to serve the remainder of […]

Baltimore County Council announces list of candidates for County Executive, public hearing to be held

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council this week announced that it has received applications for the anticipated vacancy in the office of Baltimore County Executive. With the election last month of County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. to Maryland’s Second Congressional District and his stated his intention resign as County Executive upon his swearing-in on January 3,2025, the County Council will elect […]

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