Perry Hall Councilman David Marks Awarded for Preservation Efforts

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks was recently recognized for his efforts to preserve history.

The Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County, which works to preserve Baltimore County's historical structures and promote local heritage, presented Marks with an award at its annual meeting in Glyndon this week.

"Councilman Marks has been a friend to our organization and a champion for land protection and historic preservation," Ruth Mascari, chair of the Preservation Alliance, said at the June 19 presentation.

Marks has worked to honor history as an author, citizen and councilman.

Marks authored a book on Perry Hall's history and said he led the effort to preserve historic structures like the Perry Hall Mansion and Long Island Farm. In addition, he advocated for the installation of historic markers throughout northeastern Baltimore County and chaired the Baltimore County Historical Trust's education committee.

As a county council member, Marks fought efforts to demolish the historic Loch Raven Elementary School and added "Little Valley" in Satyr Hill to the county's inventory of historic properties, he said.

Marks reports he also pushed for the downzoning of more than 400 acres of land to lighten development in the Fifth District.

"I am truly honored to receive this award from such an important organization in Baltimore County," Marks said of the recognition from the Preservation Alliance. "The men and women of the Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County have championed our local history, and I salute them for their tireless advocacy of our neighborhoods."