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Councilman Marks: Support Question 1 and Questions A Through F

If passed, the measures will better fund schools, reform the charter, and improve transportation.

In addition to elected positions, Baltimore County voters will be asked to decide several ballot issues.

Question 1 will better protect lottery revenue so that it helps fund improvements to our public schools.

Questions A through E reform parts of the Baltimore County charter, which is like our local constitution. For example, these changes extend the lifetime of a bill so that the public has more opportunity to review legislation. I was the author of the legislation that created the Charter Review Commission, and I support these changes.

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Question F broadens the purpose of the Department of Public Works so that it accommodates more transportation options, such as bicycling and pedestrian improvements.

I support these questions.

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