by David Marks | Jan 26, 2019 | Olszewski, traffic calming
I am very pleased that Baltimore County Executive Olszewski has agreed to partner with me on a pilot program to examine the effectiveness of digital speed signs. Under the program, seven sites will be selected, one in each Councilmanic district. The signs will not...
by David Marks | Jan 6, 2019 | Perry Hall, police, public safety
On Thursday night, I hosted a meeting on public safety that attracted more than 400 residents of northeastern Baltimore County. I would like to thank Senator Kathy Klausmeier for cosponsoring the meeting; our Baltimore County Police Department and Police Community...
by David Marks | Dec 24, 2018 | 101 York, budget, Carney, Circle East, crime, Downtown Perry Hall, Downtown Towson, Hogan, infrastructure, Joppa Road, Joppa View, Kingsville, Loch Raven, open space, Perry Hall, Perry Hall Square, Radebaugh Park, school overcrowding, Towson, Towson Row, transportation
We have much to look forward to in the Fifth County Council district this year, with improvements planned from Towson to Kingsville – but the adoption of the new budget will be a big challenge. How we deal with the budget will determine the extent to which we...
by David Marks | Dec 14, 2018 | Goucher College, social host, Towson University
One of my priorities as Councilman has been to reduce unruly disturbances in the communities near Goucher College and Towson University. We have made progress since the passage of the social host ordinance–legislation that holds both landlords and tenants...
by David Marks | Dec 6, 2018 | animals, Citizens of Year, crime
I am proud to announce today the recipients of the Fifth District Citizens of the Year award. Our office created the Citizens of the Year program in 2011 to recognize outstanding community service or acts of valor by residents of the Fifth County Council district,...
