David Marks

Infrastructure / Transportation Baltimore County’s permitting process is notoriously inefficient—not only for businesses, but also for families who simply want to make improvements to their homes. The county should move toward a concurrent permitting system in which multiple agencies work together to identify potential issues. There should also be a presumption that permits will be approved unless they conflict with county regulations. Infrastructure / Transportation Similarly, too many capital projects have been stalled due to inadequate planning. David Marks secured funding for the Honeygo Boulevard traffic circle and the Gerst Road Park in Perry Hall, and he will work with the new County Executive to complete these projects that have been slowed down in the county bureaucracy. Education As the first special educator ever elected to the Baltimore County Council, David Marks understands the need to always support teachers, parents, and students. David Marks successfully secured funding to build new elementary and middle schools across northeastern Baltimore County. The next step is to prioritize our aging high schools, including Loch Raven, Overlea, and Perry Hall High Schools. Economy Baltimore County must do everything in its power to make everyday life more affordable for its residents. Too many Baltimore Countians live from paycheck to paycheck, and every time government tries to add a new tax or raise a fee, those expenses hurt people struggling to make ends meet. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Government’s top priority must be protecting its citizens—period. Baltimore County must focus on filling vacancies in the Fire and Police Departments and ensuring that first responders have the tools they need to keep our communities safe. That means guaranteeing effective police response times in both suburban communities and rural areas that are far from the Cockeysville, Parkville, and White Marsh precincts. Infrastructure / Transportation David Marks will continue to focus on neighborhood priorities, both big and small, as well as regional projects such as a master plan for Mount Vista Park and improvements to the White Marsh Town Center. Economy He will continue to look for ways to make life more affordable for every Baltimore Countian.