by David Marks | Mar 23, 2018 | Perry Hall High School, recreation
I am delighted by the news that Perry Hall High School’s artificial turf field is set for an installation later this year. This project will greatly enhance sports at Perry Hall High School, which has a proud tradition of athletics in Baltimore County. During...
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 | Mar 12, 2018 | charter review, Inspector General
Right now, there is no unit within Baltimore County government with broad powers to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse. The County Auditor, who works for the County Council, functions as a legislative research office and can only make requests for information from...
by David Marks | Mar 9, 2018 | Chesapeake Bay, Hogan
I am honored to have been reappointed by Governor Hogan to the state commission that helps protected the Chesapeake Bay. Created in 1984, the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays reviews development proposed near wetlands and the...
by David Marks | Feb 23, 2018 | Oakleigh, Ridgeleigh
I am delighted by the news that Ridgeleigh will be added to Baltimore County’s rat eradication pilot program. I had made the request to the County Executive’s office at the request of the Ridgeleigh Improvement Association, and am pleased that Ridgeleigh...
