Bryan P. Sears' Insider Politics
New Council Members Focusing on Planning, Revitalization Issues
Group of freshman lawmakers say they will focus on specific needs of their districts
A majority of the five new Baltimore County Council members who will be sworn in next week say they will focus on issues pertaining to planning and revitalization in their districts during their first year in office. Council members-elect Vicki Almond and Tom Quirk, both Democrats, and David Marks, a Republican, said they would focus on issues such as smart growth, revitalization of the downtown areas of Pikesville and Towson and seeing that community plans in their districts are adopted into law. The three new council members and Republican Councilman-elect Todd Huff spoke with me about the issues Sunday night on Jay Liner's "All Politics is Local" show. (You can listen to the incoming council members talk about their priorities here.) …
Buzz Beeler
9:33 pm on Thursday, December 2, 2010
Steve, I think its around 15% in our district. The county like the country is facing a budget crisis and I don't think bike trails is the answer. I think when they get into the nitty-gritty all the fun and games will be over. more ›