Councilman Marks: $401 million allocated for water, sewer upgrades in Fifth District

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes over $401 million for infrastructure upgrades in the Fifth District, including projects that should address many sinkholes and water main breaks. Most notably, the project advances a $209 million project to upgrade the Gunpowder to White Marsh Pumping Stations and lines that extend […]

Councilman Marks secures $4 million to finish Gerst Road Park, advance other projects

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the new Fiscal Year 2026 county budget will include $4 million to complete the 22-acre park on Gerst Road in Perry Hall. “I thank County Executive Klausmeier for supporting this request, which will help us finish the fifth new park in Perry Hall’s Honeygo area since 2010,” said Councilman Marks. […]

NOW YOU KNOW: The Real Cost of Maryland’s Budget

The following is an opinion piece Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Maryland’s newest budget is done, and as your Delegates, we’re upset about the historic tax increases. With $1.6 billion in new taxes and fees, this plan feels like a dark cloud over Baltimore County families, workers, and businesses. We’re very disappointed and want to give you a simple, […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus: Democrats pass largest tax hike in state history, fail to address real issues

The following is a press release from the Maryland Freedom Caucus. ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the 2025 legislative session ends, Marylanders are left with the largest tax hike in state history—$1.67 billion in new taxes. Democrats claim “fiscal responsibility,” but the reality is a bloated budget propped up by gimmicks, double-counting, and cost-shifting to local governments. Chairman Matt Morgan stated, “Rather than […]

Maryland House approves reparations commission bill, heads to Governor Moore’s desk

UPDATE: Governor Moore has vetoed the bill. Original story below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a bill establishing a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people, sending the measure to Governor Wes Moore amid ongoing questions about his stance on the proposal. The 101-36 party-line vote positions Maryland to join a […]

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 […]