Baltimore County Pulls Middle River Library Plans Out of Circulation

Baltimore County pulls Middle River library plans out of circulation

Plans to build a new library branch in Middle River have been pulled from the shelves as Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced on Friday she has decided to end negotiations on the proposal. Klausmeier cited her commitment to “stabilize our county’s budget and limit new financial burdens in an increasingly uncertain fiscal climate.” “This commitment not only means not raising taxes during my term as County Executive, but also mean…

Baltimore County Executive halts plan for new Middle River library branch

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced Friday that the county is ending negotiations for a new Baltimore County Public Library branch in Middle River, citing concerns over long-term financial commitments and the risk of future tax increases. Klausmeier, who took office in January, said the decision was a reflection of her commitment to stabilize the county’s budget and avoid large, multi-decade financial burdens i…