I am pleased to announce that the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 county budget includes funding to design and expand parking at the Seven Oaks Senior Center in Perry Hall.

The senior center is one of the busiest in northeastern Baltimore County, sharing an entrance with Seven Oaks Elementary School. Parking is often difficult. Members have advocated for an expansion for the past five years.

After nearly a half-decade of advocacy, I am happy the budget finally includes funding for this sorely-needed improvement. When the County Executive and I visited the senior center several weeks ago, this was clearly a priority.

The $400,000 project will add capacity in the vicinity of Seven Oaks Elementary School and Seven Oaks Senior Center.