Johnny Olszewski Congress Video 20240130

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announces campaign for Congress [VIDEO]

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced plans to run for Congress. “Johnny O.” will look to replace retiring Democratic Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger in Maryland’s second district. Olszewski, 41, is currently serving his second term as Baltimore County Executive. He previously spent nine years in the Maryland General Assembly. “I am excited to announce that I’m officially running […]

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Governor Wes Moore ENOUGH Act 20240129

Governor Moore unveils ENOUGH Act with support from local officials, community leaders [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week unveiled the ENOUGH Act, a first-in-the-nation state-level effort to end concentrated poverty. Joined at LIFE Ministries Church in Brooklyn by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Senate President Bill Ferguson; Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones; Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott; Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter; Baltimore Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr. Shanaysha Sauls; […]

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Baltimore County announces plans to reimagine Veterans Park in Dundalk

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DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks this week announced plans to begin a community-driven effort to re-envision Veterans Park. Located in the heart of the Historic Dundalk Town Center commercial area, Veterans Park maintains several monuments dedicated to servicemembers and is located directly adjacent to key community assets, including the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society and Museum and […]

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Governor Moore Groundbreaking Pikesville Armory Project 20240122

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Pikesville Armory transformation project

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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, and other local officials this week attended a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the upcoming transformation of the Pikesville Armory in Baltimore County. The historic military site is set to be revitalized into an intergenerational regional hub to support recreation, sports, and the arts in the community. “We are here […]

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Olszewski announces plans to consider adding additional capacity to Eastern Sanitary Landfill to extend site longevity

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UPDATE: A public information meeting date has been set. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to explore potential vertical expansion of the Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh — which fulfills a key recommendation of the Baltimore County Solid Waste Work Group and is anticipated to extend the longevity of the site […]

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Olszewski announces new Baltimore County Quick Response Team to provide overdose care, connections to treatment

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced the launch of a Quick Response Team pilot program that will provide mobile, on-demand overdose care, resources, and harm reduction services to respond in real time to residents experiencing overdoses. “We are committed to combatting the deadly opioid epidemic – and preventing overdose deaths by ensuring residents have access to critical […]

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National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. visits CCBC Essex, touts Baltimore’s efforts to strengthen cyber workforce

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ROSEDALE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County President Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. on Thursday welcomed recently appointed National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. to CCBC Essex. Director Coker met with CCBC’s Cybersecurity program students and also presented to more than 350 students and guests. Coker highlighted Baltimore’s successful efforts to strengthen the local cyber workforce. […]

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Olszewski announces new legislation to revitalize aging Baltimore County communities, expand attainable housing

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced new legislation that aims to promote economic revitalization and support the creation of attainable housing by expanding opportunities to redevelop vacant or underutilized big box stores, shopping centers, or malls into modern, mixed-use developments. “To realize our fullest potential, Baltimore County must do more to reimagine and revitalize today’s aging infrastructure […]

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