by David Marks | Nov 27, 2013 | dog park, open space, Perry Hall, Perry Hall library, Perry Hall Mansion
The Baltimore County Savings Bank Foundation recently pledged $80,000 to kick off the campaign to build a new creative playground south of the Perry Hall library. You can read the press release here. This is a terrific announcement. Our office worked with the...
by David Marks | Oct 12, 2013 | Perry Hall, rezoning
A report prepared by the Baltimore County Auditor’s office shows a steep decline in residential building permits that would impact schools in the Perry Hall area. The study notes that between 2000 and 2010, Baltimore County approved 2,073 residential building permits...
by David Marks | Sep 8, 2013 | bicycle, Loch Raven, Perry Hall
This summer, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation that established bike parking requirements for Downtown Towson. I have now introduced legislation that would extend these requirements to new construction in the Loch Raven and Perry Hall revitalization...
by David Marks | Jul 15, 2013 | Perry Hall, Perry Hall library, Uncategorized, zoning
During the recent Town Fair, I got several questions about the timing of new developments in Perry Hall. Many developments take years from the time they are proposed to the time they get built. Several housing projects under construction in Perry Hall were approved...
by David Marks | Jun 7, 2013 | Hampton, Harford Hills Elementary, Mays Chapel, Perry Hall, Perry Hall High School, Perry Hall Improvement Association, Perry Hall Middle, school overcrowding, Stoneleigh, zoning
The Fifth District that I represent stretches from Charles Street to the Harford County line. In the Towson area, demographic changes over the past decade have led to severe school overcrowding. Older residents are moving out, and younger families are buying their...
by David Marks | Apr 16, 2013 | air conditioning, Dumbarton Middle, Gough Park, Indian Rock Park, Perry Hall, Trail
On April 15, the County Executive presented his Fiscal Year 2014 budget proposal to the County Council. I am pleased that the budget request does not seek an increase in property or income taxes. The budget funds projects for which I have advocated, from Towson to...
