Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka

Kelly Madigan told the county council she is confident an agreement will be reached with Olszewski administration.

Members of the Baltimore County Council voted to amend the plastic bag ban even though the County Executive promised to veto any changes.

In a packed room a lot was discussed, but frustration over young people committing crime rose to the top of people’s concerns.

Tax rate will remain the same next year.

The county executive says there will not be an oversight board for the inspector general.

The council chairman says changing the county charter to give them more power is “worthy of a discussion.”

“Change is coming, it’s got to come,” said Wade Kach, Baltimore County councilmember who represents District 3 about lack of transparency on county council legislation.

Behind-the-scenes maneuvering leads to compromise among Baltimore County Council Democrats.

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

Black candidates are running in five out of seven districts.