Loreley Community Center playground holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, dedication

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Eight people seek to replace County Executive Olszewski when he leaves for Congress

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski (D) will soon be leaving for Congress, after defeating Kim Klacik (R) in the 2024 elections.  When he departs, a replacement will need to be found. There are currently eight individuals who are eager to fill the role. The next County Executive must also be a Democrat, as the as county charter requires the […]