Addressing Crime, Our Most Urgent Challenge

Our most critical priority right now is filling police vacancies, taking steps to address problem properties, and other anti-crime efforts.

Councilman Marks: Four Miles of Joppa Road to be Resurfaced

The resurfacing project will stretch from Harford Road to Mylander Lane.

Councilman Marks: Improvements Underway at Perring Plaza

About $5 million will be spent to renovate one of the oldest area shopping centers.

Councilman Marks: Receive Notification For COVID-19 Vaccination

County residents can sign up to receive notification when they are eligible to receive a vaccine and when there are available appointments.

Secure the State Funding for Two New Northeast Schools

The county portion of the new northeast middle school and a northeast elementary school is funded. Only the state portion needs funding.

Councilman Marks' Open Space Legislation Now Protects 4,000 Acres

The Neighborhood Commons zoning designation preserves undeveloped property throughout Baltimore County.

Long-Congested Intersection at Harford and Joppa to be Improved

The state will add lanes along southbound Harford and westbound Joppa Roads, a project for which I have fought for a decade.

Councilman Marks: More than $660,000 Awarded to Small Businesses

The funding, made available through the federal stimulus package, helped those impacted by the shutdown.

More Senior Housing, Less Traditional Development

Councilman David Marks: We need more housing to accommodate our growing, older population - and less that impacts schools.

Councilman Marks to Sponsor Online Discussion on Trash, Recycling

Trash and recycling collection is a fundamental job for local government. At the same time, residents need to understand collection rules.

Councilman Marks to Lighten Development at Littlewood Road

At the current zoning, the acreage would yield more than 15 homes, notwithstanding environmental limitations.

Councilman Marks Cuts $100 Million from Budget in Two Years

The Fiscal Year 2021 budget also includes no tax rate increases.

Councilman Marks: Small Business Grants Open on May 11th

Baltimore County has created a COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grants Program,which will provide grants of up to $15,000.

Infrastructure Improvements Advance in Woodcroft

BGE will initiate utility work in the Parkville community with a gas modernization project on Woodcroft Road.

Reactivating the Fifth District Community Advisory Council

The council will meet periodically and provide input on issues affecting neighborhoods.

Zoning Changes Would Preserve Green Space, Neighborhoods

2020 is a rezoning year in Baltimore County.

Baltimore County Stepping Up Fight Against Opioid Abuse

Greater awareness is key.

Councilman Marks to Sponsor Two Community Meetings on Rezoning

The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process begins this fall and culminates in the summer of 2020.

Councilman Marks Passes Bill Requiring Developer Impact Fees

For the first time, builders will need to help pay for schools and infrastructure.

Councilman Marks Introduces Bill to Require Developer Impact Fees

An alternative to higher property taxes, the revenue would support roads and schools.

County Council Urges Senate to Pass School Construction Bill

The Maryland House of Delegates has approved the Build to Learn Act, but the measure languishes in the Senate.

Belair Road to be Resurfaced in Rossville

The Maryland State Highway Administration has started to patch portions of Belair Road from the Baltimore Beltway to Still Meadow Drive.

Improving Ethics and Transparency in Baltimore County

The voters deserve the opportunity to determine whether a public financing system will be implemented in Baltimore County.

County Pilot Program to Focus on Digital Speed Technology

Olszewski, Marks Partner to Support Digital Speed Sign Pilot Program

Challenges and Opportunties in 2019

The county's budget offers challenges, but there are still exciting projects planned from Towson to Kingsville.

Councilman Marks: Support Question 1 and Questions A to F

If passed, the measures will better fund schools, reform the charter, and improve transportation.

Councilman Marks Receives Award From Land Preservation Group

Eight parks have advanced in the Fifth District since 2010.

David Marks: A Reformer Who Gets Results

My primary opponent is a political chameleon with no service to the community or Republican Party.

Governor Larry Hogan Endorses David Marks

"I fully support David Marks. He’s the reformer we need and the candidate who can win.”

Maryland Eatery Listed Among '100 Best Restaurants in the South'

Which restaurant do you think is the best in Maryland? Tell us in the comments!

Chesapeake Employers to Give $100,000 to Maryland Non-profits

Ellen Torres Joins the Alzheimer’s Association as Development Director

125 Great Business Ideas to Release Your Inner Entrepreneur

Maryland Municipal League Elects Mayor Bruce Wahl 2014-15 President

NKF-MD Honors Parkville Volunteers

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Great Crowdfunding Sites to Help Make an Idea Into a Business

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Is This Really the Definition of 'Small' Business?

The Small Business Administration is increasing the number of employees and annual revenue benchmarks for businesses to qualify for financial assistance.

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