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Forward Baltimore is your forward-thinking Baltimore County Connection.

[Peta Naylor Richkus @petarichkus.bsky.social @peta_richkus]

@SpeakerAJones @SenBillFerg @GovWesMoore Viable options exist to enhance Maryland’s standing with rating agencies AND continue retirees’ affordable prescription coverage.

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

However housing is a middle class issue as well and can have a huge impact on the people’s spending power, local and state economy, environment, and the overall fortunes of the county.

https://t.co/glICGzHNxb

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

Yes as described by Barbara Samuels, our article indeed focuses on middle class housing. Most articles focus on affordable housing which creates a perception that any housing initiative is solely focused on addressing needs of the poor.

[BarbaraSamuels @BSamuels72]

@StephenBroache @BaltimoreCounty @JohnnyOJr Legit question. @fwdbaltimore piece focuses on aspect of housing crisis most felt by mid-class, not exclusionary zoning or resistance to subsidized housing. But still has potential to open some eyes. And old guard aging out. Only area still 90%+ White is outside the URDL divide.

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

@BSamuels72 @StephenBroache @BaltimoreCounty @JohnnyOJr Yes! We are trying to make the case that railing against apartments and higher density hurts middle class people as well.

[BarbaraSamuels @BSamuels72]

The development process in @BaltimoreCounty is too ossified, the County Council too fuedal & self-interested, & the culture too NIMBY to respond to leadership. ("No apartments, no compromise"). We all saw the demise of @JohnnyOJr 's very modest mixed use bill. 1/

[Peta Naylor Richkus @petarichkus.bsky.social @peta_richkus]

While retirees wait for some follow-up to the earlier Maryland Matters and Daily Record articles, I turned my DBM budget hearing testimony into an article for @fwdbaltimore. Share as you wish.
https://t.co/iMaPA3AyUD via @fwdbaltimore

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

Maryland: do the right thing already! The State owes retirees those promised benefits
https://t.co/hBqav1yPFX

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

The County’s first comprehensive master plan for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure is a fantastic step forward—but we need quick-build projects to “pave” the way to long-term implementation.

https://t.co/XqomeJ6Sbe

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

Beleaguered light rail riders deserve better, and Sachin Hebbar lays out the issues AND solutions in our latest post.

https://t.co/8WmxmF9cZA

[Susan M @mustaric]

Look... I wrote a non-Astronomy thing for Baltimore County.

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

@mustaric For makes sense! 😀

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

ICYMI The History of the State’s Efforts to Remove Medicare-Eligible Retirees from the State Prescription Drug Plan – Forward Baltimore—essential reading!!

https://t.co/0aLPCvt3X1

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

The plastic bag ban can be an adjustment for County residents—but we’ll get there!

https://t.co/3nIB5N9mVV

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

Think you know how BCPS is spending our tax dollars?? Think again. A retired BCPS teacher reports.

https://t.co/Fn5ZUW1A8p

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

Baltimore County needs to do something about its housing problems. Fortunately the state has provided a roadmap.

https://t.co/dh0ZFxBVba

[Peta Naylor Richkus @petarichkus.bsky.social @peta_richkus]

2/2 The District 6 PAB vacancy has existed since a January 2023 resignation. At this point, it would be better to leave the seat vacant until an appropriate candidate can be identified.
Share your voice w/this @JUFJ Action Alert.
https://t.co/84MlauhEwb

[Peta Naylor Richkus @petarichkus.bsky.social @peta_richkus]

The opposition to Scott Richman's nomination is INCREASING. Jews United for Justice @jufj has added its voice to those of many Baltimore County residents as well as organizations like NAACP Baltimore County, Randallstown NAACP, the historic East Towson community, and .... 1/

[Robbie Leonard @RobbieLeonardSA]

Baltimore County residents: Please sign this letter to the County Council to oppose this nomination to the Police Accountability Board.

https://t.co/YqufCsg3sX

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

Comment from a District 6 resident &former Asst. AG on the proposed nominee:
"A very well-researched, well-written and and cogent argument. I hope someone pays attention. This appointment would be a travesty." @fwdbaltimore @indivisibletows @jufj @MDPoliceReform @BcpdClub @ACLU

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

We’re back w a post from @peta_richkus District 6 Police Accountability Board Nomination should be withdrawn https://t.co/ielnpOQMHS #PAB #policereform #baltimorecounty