by David Marks | Jun 30, 2020 | public health, water
In response to an unannounced water shutoff earlier this month in Seven Courts, I will introduce legislation requiring advanced notice to residents before water is turned off to affected residents. A contractor would need to give 72 hours notice for water shutoff, and...
by David Marks | Mar 17, 2018 | animals, public health, Quirk
Last December, a 15-year-old dog named Oscar died at his Arbutus home, the result of what his owner claimed to be old age–but what neighbors and animal advocates alleged was exposure to the extreme cold. According to the Baltimore Sun, there were 15 complaints...
by David Marks | Feb 13, 2014 | public health, smoking
Last year, the Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Board asked the County Council to adopt a no-smoking policy for our public parks. I agreed this was important—and in February, sponsored legislation that clarified where smoking would be allowed in our parks. The...
