by David Marks | May 3, 2012 | pit bull, Solesky
I met Tony Solesky the last weekend of the campaign in 2010. Mr. Solesky operates a painting and home improvement company, and he was finishing a job in the Loch Raven area where I was campaigning with another candidate. Mr. Solesky told me about an incident...
by David Marks | Apr 29, 2012 | Brochin, Loch Raven Reservoir, mountain biking
Since taking office, I have worked with my colleagues to expand Baltimore County’s bicycling network. Not only do trails and bicycle routes promote physical fitness, but they can boost local businesses; simply look at the activity on the Northern Central Railroad...
by David Marks | Apr 21, 2012 | NeighborSpace, property tax credit
This past weekend, we marked the observance of Earth Day. I joined volunteers at a tree planting and community clean-up in the Ridgeleigh neighborhood off Loch Raven Boulevard, and I salute the volunteers throughout the Fifth District who helped at other events, from...
by David Marks | Apr 13, 2012 | budget, Kamenetz, Stoneleigh
On Thursday, April 12, the County Executive presented his Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal to the County Council. The Council will now spend the next month pouring over details of the budget plan. Over the past two years, I have publicly complimented the County...
by David Marks | Apr 3, 2012 | special exception, zoning
Last night, the Baltimore County Council passed Bill 15-12, which extends the public notice period for a proposed variance or special exception, which can affect what is built in our neighborhoods. The new time period is 20 days, as opposed to the current 15-day...
