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 | Apr 19, 2018 | Fullerton, Kimco, Loch Raven, Weis Markets
Over the past week, we have celebrated two ribbon-cutting events that mark revitalization in different parts of the Fifth District. Last week, I attended the ribbon-cutting for the new Weis Markets at Fullerton Plaza. The new supermarket is beautiful. It provides...
by David Marks | May 10, 2017 | Design Review Panel, Loch Raven, Ridgeleigh, Ridgely Manor
I am very pleased that an agreement has been reached between the developer of the proposed Sonic restaurant on Joppa Road and nearby community organizations. The restaurant is proposed for construction at 1631 East Joppa Road. The agreement– between Community...
by David Marks | Nov 27, 2014 | Loch Raven, Ridgely Manor, West Towson
In 2011, I started a new tradition: recognizing outstanding residents of the Fifth District as Citizens of the Year. This year, I am pleased to acknowledge eight volunteers who have contributed much to our community. In Perry Hall, we are acknowledging Bill...
by David Marks | Nov 9, 2014 | air conditioning, Cromwell Valley, Downtown Towson, Dumbarton Middle, Fullerton Reservoir, Hogan, Loch Raven, O'Malley, Rodgers Forge, Towson Circulator, Towson Manor Village, West Towson
I would like to thank the voters of Baltimore County’s Fifth Councilmanic District for their support in the November general election. I am honored to have received more than 98 percent of the votes cast for this office. I would also like to congratulate all...
by David Marks | Nov 1, 2014 | Carney, Loch Raven, Parkville, Parkville library, redistricting, Villa Cresta
With the inauguration of the new Baltimore County Council in December, the redistricting map will finally take effect that was passed more than three years ago. The new Fifth District still stretches from Charles Street in the west to Harford County, but there are...
