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Alexander Hamilton’s Private Notes, September 1787
The new constitution has in favour of its success these circumstances–a very great weight of influence of the persons who framed it, particularly in the universal popularity of General Washington,–the good will of the commercial interest throughout the states which will give all its efforts to the establishment of a government capable of regulating protecting and extending the commerce of the Union
The County Council Needs a Gamer, Not More Consultants
Professional planners in Stockholm, Sweden already use this software. They simulated the Norra Djurgårdsstaden district to house 35,000 workers before they broke ground. Our elected officials just take a wild guess and hope the lights stay on and sewer lines don’t overflow.
Bill 23-26: County Opens Industrial Zones to Senior Housing
Dropping a 50-unit senior housing complex into these heavy-traffic sectors guarantees an eventual clash over noise ordinances and commercial truck routes. The county government will inevitably side with the new residential voting bloc when noise complaints flood the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections.
Bill 20-26: County Redefines Development Impact Fees for Residential Construction
David Marks introduced Bill 20-26 on February 17 to change how Baltimore County calculates development impact fees. The legislation modifies Title 6 of the Adequate Public Facilities code.
Bill 24-26: Adding Sparks School Ruins to Historic Landmarks List
A fire in 1995 destroyed the building’s roof and interior. Only the stone foundation and front arches remain today. The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission pushed for the designation under Section 32-7-303 of the county code. The Department of Recreation and Parks intends to include the stabilized ruins in a new playground project.
I Thought the Game Was Rigged. Turns Out, the FCC Just Changed the Rules – Op-ED
To the candidates running on credit cards and grit: You have a weapon now. If you see your opponent getting free airtime for a “staged” event, you have seven days to file a demand letter. The law is no longer prioritizing the “bona fide” news judgment of a station manager who lunches with the establishment. It is prioritizing you.
The $9 Million Head Nod: Why the Baltimore County Council Thinks You’re Stupid – OP-ED
By: Adam Reuter Happy New Year, Baltimore County. I hope you enjoyed your holidays, because while you were recovering from your New Year’s hangover, your […]
Tim Fazenbaker, Baltimore County Council Candidate, Interview with the Baltimore Informer
In this exclusive sit-down interview with The Baltimore Informer, District 9 County Council candidate Tim Fazenbaker laid out a platform that moves beyond standard party lines. From his plan to attract AI infrastructure to Sparrows Point to his fierce defense of the Inspector General, Fazenbaker presented a vision of a district that stops servicing developers and starts servicing residents.
Sharonda Huffman, Baltimore County Council Candidate, Interview with the Baltimore Informer
In a political landscape often dominated by career politicians and soundbites, Sharonda Huffman brings a resume built in the trenches of social service and housing advocacy. A 20-plus year resident of Essex, Huffman sat down with The Baltimore Informer to discuss her campaign, her background as a housing director and why she believes Baltimore County’s government is stuck in the past.