by David Marks | Jul 8, 2013 | Hess, Ridgely Manor, Yakona
Last fall, word broke of a settlement that would lead to the demolition of homes along Yakona Road that were affected by gasoline contamination. Since then, our office has been working with the Hess Corporation, area residents, and NeighborSpace of Baltimore County...
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 | Jun 19, 2013 | bicycle, Downtown Towson, Towson Row
This morning, I joined the County Executive and representatives from Caves Valley Partners at the announcement of Towson Row, a proposed $300 million project that will be built along Chesapeake Avenue, Towsontown Boulevard, and York Road. The scale of the project is...
by David Marks | Jun 15, 2013 | bicycle, Downtown Towson, Uncategorized
Downtown Towson is on the cusp of an unprecedented building boom. Over the next five years, the downtown core will fill up new restaurants, homes, and offices that will bring new vitality to this area, but if we do not plan thoughtfully, this growth may also bring...
by David Marks | Jun 7, 2013 | Hampton, Harford Hills Elementary, Mays Chapel, Perry Hall, Perry Hall High School, Perry Hall Improvement Association, Perry Hall Middle, school overcrowding, Stoneleigh, zoning
The Fifth District that I represent stretches from Charles Street to the Harford County line. In the Towson area, demographic changes over the past decade have led to severe school overcrowding. Older residents are moving out, and younger families are buying their...
