by David Marks | Nov 26, 2021 | Citizens on Patrol, crime, Dunfield, Joppa Road, Loch Raven
Make no mistake—crime is the top concern in Baltimore County right now. A few days ago, our county set a record for homicides. Crime is affecting every type of community, with shootings in places like Milford Mill, Towson, and Middle River that are scattered...
by David Marks | Mar 7, 2019 | Citizens on Patrol, crime, public safety, Seven Courts, White Marsh
One of the most fundamental priorities for any local government is public safety. I am pleased that two important measures have advanced over the past week. The first is the announcement by Brookfield Properties that White Marsh Mall will have a youth escort policy,...
by David Marks | Dec 24, 2018 | 101 York, budget, Carney, Circle East, crime, Downtown Perry Hall, Downtown Towson, Hogan, infrastructure, Joppa Road, Joppa View, Kingsville, Loch Raven, open space, Perry Hall, Perry Hall Square, Radebaugh Park, school overcrowding, Towson, Towson Row, transportation
We have much to look forward to in the Fifth County Council district this year, with improvements planned from Towson to Kingsville – but the adoption of the new budget will be a big challenge. How we deal with the budget will determine the extent to which we...
by David Marks | Dec 6, 2018 | animals, Citizens of Year, crime
I am proud to announce today the recipients of the Fifth District Citizens of the Year award. Our office created the Citizens of the Year program in 2011 to recognize outstanding community service or acts of valor by residents of the Fifth County Council district,...
by David Marks | Dec 29, 2013 | crime, Uncategorized
General Growth Properties has notified me that EcoATM recycling kiosks will be removed from three Baltimore County malls. The kiosks, in which cell phones can be quickly recycled, will be removed from Towson Town Center, Owings Mills Mall, and White Marsh Mall by...
by David Marks | Nov 23, 2013 | Citizens on Patrol, crime, Downtown Towson
Public safety is the top concern I hear during my visits to neighborhood associations and in conversations with those who live and work in Towson. Recent incidents are frightening and should concern all of Towson’s leaders. Fortunately, Baltimore County has a...
