by David Marks | Apr 1, 2012 | Bevins, Carney, Cub Hill, panhandle lot, Parkville
At the Baltimore County Council meeting on April 2nd, I will introduce legislation with Councilwoman Cathy Bevins that will ban panhandle building lots in the Carney-Cub Hill-Parkville area. A panhandle is one in which a developer is allowed to “jam” an additional lot...
by David Marks | Mar 24, 2012 | Anneslie
Congratulations to Anneslie, the neighborhood in southwestern Towson that just received historic status from the U.S. Department of the Interior. Anneslie has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation provides tax benefits to residents,...
by David Marks | Mar 22, 2012 | Hairston, Hurricane Irene, recreation
After Hurricane Irene, county employees were rightfully focused on restoring power and removing debris from our communities. Many schools were closed for up to a week due to power problems, even though the athletic fields were free of debris. The Board of Education...
by David Marks | Mar 18, 2012 | Planning Board, rezoning
On Tuesday, March 20, the Baltimore County Planning Board will consider testimony on rezoning issues in the Fifth District. The hearing starts at 7 p.m. at Perry Hall High School. Anyone who wishes to speak may sign up at 6 p.m. The Fifth District which I represent...
by David Marks | Mar 13, 2012 | Gardina, Hayden, Honeygo Plan, Perry Hall Improvement Association
In March of 1992, the Times-Herald broke the news that then-County Executive Roger B. Hayden wanted to halt development for three years in Perry Hall. Hayden was quoted as telling the Times-Herald that “growth has not taken into account needed...