by David Marks | Oct 7, 2020 | coronavirus
I am pleased to announce today that the county distributed $660,410 in grants to Fifth District small businesses this summer who were impacted by the shutdown earlier in 2020. The money was made available through the federal stimulus package. Our office actively...
by David Marks | Jul 24, 2020 | school overcrowding, seniors, Towson Circulator
Today, more than 25 percent of Baltimore County’s population is estimated to include senior citizens. Put another way, there are more seniors than school-age children. The growth of our senior population is occurring throughout the United States, but especially in...
by David Marks | Jun 30, 2020 | public health, water
In response to an unannounced water shutoff earlier this month in Seven Courts, I will introduce legislation requiring advanced notice to residents before water is turned off to affected residents. A contractor would need to give 72 hours notice for water shutoff, and...
by David Marks | May 30, 2020 | budget, Fullerton, Seven Oaks, Towson Circulator
At the Baltimore County Council meeting on Friday, I voted to cut $59 million from the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget. Combined with my vote last year, I have supported cutting nearly $100 million from the budget over the past two years. These are tough times, and...
by David Marks | May 5, 2020 | Carney, coronavirus, Downtown Perry Hall, Downtown Towson, Fullerton, Kingsville, Loch Raven
The impacts of the coronavirus shutdown have been staggering on many small businesses. Our office has done its best to encourage people to patronize local businesses, but many are simply closed or operating at a minimal level. Baltimore County has created a COVID-19...
