by David Marks | Feb 14, 2018 | affordable housing, Kamenetz, litigation
Over the past several years, the Kamenetz administration has negotiated legal agreements that bind taxpayers to millions of dollars. These include settlements from employee lawsuits, as well as a $30 million agreement that advances affordable housing goals. The county...
by David Marks | Feb 7, 2018 | air conditioning, Angel Park, bicycle, budget, Carney, charter review, Cromwell Valley, Cub Hill, Design Review Panel, Downtown Perry Hall, Downtown Towson, Dumbarton Middle, Herring Run, infrastructure, Joppa Road, Mount Vista, Neighborhood Commons, open space, Pedestrian and Bicycle, Perry Hall, Radebaugh Park, rezoning, Ridgely Manor, social host, Towson, Towson Circulator
I will be seeking reelection to the Baltimore County Council in 2018. I look forward to continuing my record of bipartisan and independent leadership for the citizens of the Fifth District. While other governments are embroiled in partisanship and stalemate, we have...
by David Marks | Jan 24, 2018 | bicycle, Pedestrian and Bicycle, Perry Hall, Towson, Towson Circulator
In 2016, voters approved a process that would lead to an automatic review of our charter, the governing document for Baltimore County. The County Council will consider several changes recommended by the charter review commission. I will introduce legislation to amend...
by David Marks | Jan 20, 2018 | air conditioning, Perry Hall, Perry Hall High School, police
I would like to thank the White Marsh precinct of the Baltimore County Police Department for their work over the past 48 hours. The precinct investigated the horrific incident at Perry Hall High School, identified suspects, made an arrest, and maintained a strong...
by David Marks | Jan 12, 2018 | historic preservation, Planned Unit Development, West Towson
In 2016, the Presbyterian Home of Maryland announced plans to cease operations at its West Towson site. The future of the stately Bosley Mansion and its expansive lawn was in doubt. Since that time, I have remained in close contact with the propertyowners, residents,...