by David Marks | Sep 13, 2012 | panhandle lot, rezoning
Two years ago, I made the difficult decision to quit my job in the federal government to run for the Baltimore County Council. My family stood by me, despite the threat to our livelihood. We ran with strong community support and pinched pennies to buy the yard...
by David Marks | Sep 6, 2012 | Design Review Panel, Downtown Perry Hall
One of my priorities has been to improve the look and vitality of Perry Hall’s commercial district, which is centered on Joppa, Ebenezer, and Belair Roads. In 2011, the County Council passed legislation that established a commercial revitalization district...
by David Marks | Aug 30, 2012 | rezoning
On Tuesday, August 28, the Baltimore County Council adopted my recommendations for rezoning in the Fifth District. You can view the adopted changes here. By the numbers: We downzoned 417 acres and upzoned 18 acres in the Fifth District. That means that 96 percent...
by David Marks | Aug 29, 2012 | Perry Hall High, shooting
I have been reluctant to insert myself into the events that occurred after the shooting at Perry Hall High School because there is so much work that needs to be done by police, legal authorities, educators, and counselors. But now that a few days have passed, I do...
by David Marks | Aug 10, 2012 | Cromwell Valley, open space, rezoning
Since June, I have been announcing my recommendations on the 59 rezoning issues in the Fifth District. Zoning determines the type and intensity of development on any property in Baltimore County. Community organizations and private propertyowners are very...
