I am pleased to share that the administration has decided against introducing legislation concerning the County’s Inspector General tonight. I have heard from many constituents and county residents who had been concerned about this bill’s impact on the independence of the position from political influence. I too had the same issues with the draft legislation […]
BULK TRASH PICK UP TO RETURN TO BALTIMORE COUNTY
I am pleased to share that Baltimore County is bringing back bulk trash pick-up in early 2022. Based upon the number of messages my office has received since bulk trash pick-up was discontinued, this is great news for many of you. I have been an advocate for returning this service since taking office. My deepest […]
NEW BALLFIELDS FOR NORTHERN BALTIMORE COUNTY
I am so pleased to share that not only have we secured funding in the budget to construct a new senior center for northern Baltimore County, funds have also been secured to construct turf fields off of Belfast Road! These are two long sought and long needed projects for this area of the district, and […]
FREE ADMISSION ALERT – NATIONAL AQUARIUM
As an advocate for the National Aquarium, I fully support Baltimore County’s partnership. I am pleased to share this announcement from Mr. Fredericksson that the Aquarium is offering a time of free admission to selected constituents impacted by COVID. A big Thank You to the Aquarium for providing this opportunity. Mr. Fredericksson’s letter and details […]
MDOT SHA IMPROVING ROADWAY SURFACE ON MD 137 (MT. CARMEL ROAD) AND MD 45 (YORK ROAD) IN BALTIMORE COUNTY
Thanks to our partners at the MD State Highway Administration, I am pleased to share that portions of Mt. Carmel Road and York Road will be resurfaced in Northern Baltimore County with work beginning the end of this month. Please see the release below for more information. -Wade For Immediate Release Contact: MDOT SHA Office […]
Dulaney Valley Property Preserved
Last week, the County Council approved the purchase of 24.5 acres of property in the Dulaney Valley to preserve as recreational open space and parkland. This land is located on the west side of Dulaney Valley Road, north of Timonium Road, and south of Stella Maris Drive (aka Loch Raven Road) in Lutherville-Timonium. As you […]
OLSZEWSKI RELEASES $4.2 BILLION BUDGET PROVIDING RECORD EDUCATION FUNDING AND MAJOR INVESTMENTS TO SUPPORT BALTIMORE COUNTY’S RECOVERY
April 15, 2021 Baltimore County TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today submitted a $4.2 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022 that provides historic funding for public education and provide major investments in key priorities that will support the County’s ongoing recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “This budget is an investment in […]
Baltimore County Wins $2.25 Million Grant Award for Rural Broadband Expansion
Dear Constituents, I am so pleased to share that Baltimore County will receive $2.25 million in grant awards from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and administered by the Governor’s Office of Rural Broadband to significantly expand access to rural broadband in Baltimore County. This will expand broadband access to nearly 900 homes […]
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (NCR Trail)
My office has received messages from many of you regarding the present state of the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (TCB) from Phoenix Road to the Monkton area. The following letter from Ranger Dean Hughes outlines the repairs and maintenance completed not only for that area but for other sections of the trail. I am […]
New Permanent Senior Center for Northern Baltimore County
I am so pleased to share that the County Executive has announced plans for a new permanent Senior Center to serve the citizens of Northern Baltimore County. For so many, this is fantastic news. Since coming into office in 2014, building a permanent senior citizens center for north county has been a major priority of […]
New Online Registration System for Seniors to Support County Services
As Baltimore County continues to identify ways to assist residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore County Government announced the addition of a new online registration system to support County services. Beginning with ongoing senior food distribution and virtual career center services. Additional online registration portals across County Departments will be introduced in the coming weeks […]
Rain Gardens & Tree Planting Opportunities
Help Grow More Gardens in 2022 The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is seeking your interest in the Gunpowder watershed for rain gardens project. You may request to be added to the wait list for 2022. GVC has designed conservation gardens since 2009 as part of watershed restoration projects. Rain gardens feature beautiful native plants that can […]
Rural Broadband Update
My office continues to partner with the administration concerning the need for rural broadband expansion in North County. Please note the following update provided by John Davis, Baltimore County’s Cable Administrator. My office is active and supporting every effort to get this important job done. Broadband is no longer a luxury, but a necessity in […]
Dulaney and Towson: We Must Remain Vigilant and United to Move Forward
I am certain that most of you have heard the good news regarding our efforts to secure funds for the replacement of the Dulaney and Towson High school buildings. It was a major coordinated effort between state and local officials and the school board itself. This effort could not have been possible without the hundreds […]
Alert! Contact Baltimore County Board of Education boe@mybcps.info to Demand Action on Dulaney and Towson High Schools
Last Week, the Baltimore County Public School System presented to the School board its Administration’s proposed FY22 county capital improvement request. Despite the County Executive already allocating money for the planning and design of new buildings last year, in an unprecedented midyear budget cycle change, the bureaucrats at BCPS made the unilateral decision to delete […]
Accountability Matters: An Update on BCPS and County Youth Sports
If you know me, you know that I put a high priority on openness, transparency, and accountability in government. The more information citizens and elected officials have, the better the policy choices made, and the better quality of life for all. Unfortunately, when it comes to the School Administration’s response to the latest ransomware attack […]
Traffic Safety Update: W. Padonia Road Speed Limit to Be Reduced to 35MPH
My office has received numerous complaints from the residents in the Mays Chapel community area that the 40mph speed limit is excessive resulting in frequent accidents. I have been in frequent contact with the Cpl. Harrison, Cockeysville Police Precinct, and Greg Carski, Baltimore County Traffic Engineering advocating to lower the speed limit to increase traffic […]
WALTHAM WOODS, JOPPA/HARFORD RD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT NEWS
Waltham Woods Road Resurfacing. The County is now in the process of fully resurfacing Waltham Woods Rd. This has been a multiyear effort by my office, and I am very thankful for the partnership we have with DPW. The whole road has been milled and the first level of asphalt is being applied. Utility work and the final layer still need to be done to complete this project. It extends from Cub Hill to Joppa Rd. Baltimore County DPW hopes to have it completed by mid-November. (Weather permitting).
Alert – Neighborhood Solicitors
Below is a message from Officer Arnett of Precinct 7. As she cautions in the email, if you do not want solicitors coming to your door, your community can install no solicitation signs at the entrances to your neighborhood or each individual homeowner can put a “no solicitation” sign on your door. -Wade Hello Community […]
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