by David Marks | Mar 17, 2018 | animals, public health, Quirk
Last December, a 15-year-old dog named Oscar died at his Arbutus home, the result of what his owner claimed to be old age–but what neighbors and animal advocates alleged was exposure to the extreme cold. According to the Baltimore Sun, there were 15 complaints...
by David Marks | Jun 30, 2013 | Oliver, pool safety, Quirk
On July 1st, the Baltimore County Council will consider legislation that requires an Automatic External Defibrillator at any swimming pool or bathing beach owned by the county or a private club. This bill will also require that someone is on hand who is trained in...
by David Marks | May 14, 2012 | bicycle, Planned Unit Development, Quirk, rezoning
The current Baltimore County Council is now 18 months into its term. With five freshmen, this Council has brought new ideas and energy to the table, particularly in the area of planning, zoning, and development. Bill 2-11 created the Baltimore County Pedestrian and...
by David Marks | Jan 31, 2012 | Neighborhood Commons, NeighborSpace, Quirk, rezoning
At our February 6th meeting, Baltimore County Councilman Tom Quirk and I will introduce legislation that creates a no-build zoning overlay in Baltimore County. The legislation creates a “Neighborhood Commons Overlay District” that would permit only open space or minor...
by David Marks | Jan 17, 2012 | Oliver, Planned Unit Development, Quirk
At the Baltimore County Council meeting on Tuesday, January 17, legislation will be introduced that further reforms the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. Under Bill 4-11, any PUD application will be posted on the County Council Web Site once the application is...
by David Marks | Jan 16, 2012 | Almond, budget, Quirk, Spending Affordability Committee
This month, the Baltimore County Council began the process that will culminate with the adoption of the county budget in May. Our charter gives the County Executive strong powers; the Executive submits the budget to the Council, which can only delete from the...
