Outrage Following End of Negotiations for New Library in Middle River

Outrage following end of negotiations for new library in Middle River

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks (Council District 5) and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki (District 7A) expressed their displeasure with Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s decision to end negotiations to construct an additional library branch in Middle River. Councilman Marks began a series of posts on his Facebook page Friday, writing that “The County Executive’s decision is a giant middle finger to the Middle River community.” Delegat…

The book closes on plans for a Middle River Library

After months of negotiating with a prominent developer who was willing to build a library in Middle River, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier ended the discussion.

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…