by David Marks | Nov 11, 2020 | Carney, Cromwell Valley, Neighborhood Commons, open space, Perry Hall, Towson, zoning
In 2012, I sponsored legislation that created a zoning category, Neighborhood Commons, to protect land as open space. Thanks to that legislation, about 4,000 acres has now been designated as Neighborhood Commons. The new estimate includes decisions based on the...
by David Marks | Nov 29, 2019 | Anneslie, Carney, Loch Raven, Perry Hall, rezoning, Rodgers Forge, Towson, zoning
Next year, the Baltimore County Council will consider changes as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. Zoning determines the development and use of all properties in Baltimore County. In 2012 and 2016, I initiated changes to lighten school overcrowding and...
by David Marks | Nov 17, 2017 | Honeygo Plan, Perry Hall, rezoning, school overcrowding, zoning
On Monday, Baltimore County officials and community leaders will officially break ground on the new northeastern elementary school being constructed near Chapel and Joppa Roads. This will be the first new school in Perry Hall in a quarter-century. The 725-seat school...
by David Marks | Apr 12, 2017 | Perry Hall, Perry Hall Middle, school overcrowding, zoning
I am pleased to announce that the Fiscal Year 2018 budget will include $7 million in funding to plan for a new northeastern middle school. The proposed 1,500-seat school will be constructed at a site to be determined by the Baltimore County Board of Education. An...
by David Marks | Jun 22, 2016 | Cromwell Valley, Maryland State Fish and Game Protective Association, Oakleigh, Perry Hall, rezoning, zoning
The Cromwell Bridge Road corridor is one of the most scenic areas in Baltimore County. Cromwell Valley Park and Loch Raven Reservoir are not only renowned for their natural beauty, but they bring visitors who frequent area restaurants and other businesses. The ridge...
by David Marks | Dec 17, 2014 | air conditioning, Dumbarton Middle, Hampton, school overcrowding, Stoneleigh, zoning
For the past 15 years, I have worked to lighten overcrowding at schools throughout northeastern Baltimore County. Once I was elected to the County Council, our office reduced the development potential on more than 260 acres in northeastern Baltimore County. Now, we...
