Baltimore County Council

Baltimore County councilman Izzy Patoka introduced plastic bag legislation that if passed by council in February 2023 would take effect in November.

If approved by Baltimore County Council in the coming weeks, the resilience authority could have the power to raise money.

Recently re-elected Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski promised to push forward an effort to add more council seats to the board in 2023 which could mean another chance for representation.

Lack of internet access in rural Baltimore County made online education more difficult during the coronavirus pandemic.

County officials say they have big problems with the school system’s latest plan for teacher pay raises.

County leaders are split about how to finance the salary increases but teachers hope to leverage staff shortage in negotiations.

Officials say that council members earn less than their peers.

The Baltimore County School Board approved $50 million for teacher pay hikes but county council leaders are pushing back.

Community meetings are planned to survey residents about the future of Security Square Mall.

A petition drive to expand the council by voter referendum fell short.