“A strong district requires strong investment”
Dana
Recent Capital Investments
Armory Park (Pikesville Armory) received $3 million for the redevelopment of this signature project.
Bais Yaakov School for Girls – Park Heights Campus received $200,000 for renovation and expansion of communal gathering space at the school.
MD Troopers Association received $100,000 to renovate the Reisterstown Road building across from the Maryland State Police headquarters.
Woodholme Elementary received $200,000 for renovation and construction
of a playground at the school.
Owings Mills High School received $25,000 to replace the non-working
sports scoreboard.
Irvine Nature Center received $250,000 to create a new educational
programming and event space.
Iglesia de Dios Hispana received $85,000 to build a community playground
and fence
HB 418 – Natural Resources – Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Surveys (Signed into Law by Governor)
House Bill 418 extends the reporting and termination date of the Council, which was initially founded amidst the Covid-19 pandemic to help increase the efficiency of the state grant application process for non-profits.
2022 Capital Investments
Irvine Nature Center received $500,000 towards the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of Irvine Nature Center.
The Jewish Community Center received $300,000 for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of a zero-entry pool and pavilion bathhouse.
Owings Mills High School received $21,085 for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of a scoreboard at the Owings Mills High School facilities.
Pikesville High School received 800,000 for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of a comfort station facility at Pikesville High School.
Yeshivas Toras Simcha received $100,000 for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of the Yeshivas Toras Simcha facility.
2021 Capital Investments
JEWELS Community Therapy Clinic will receive $50,000 for an inclusive playground, outfitted with ramps and appropriate equipment for children in wheelchairs and specialized equipment. The surface will also be appropriate for wheelchairs and walkers.
Torah Institute of Baltimore will receive $250,000 for a learning center to help children with learning disabilities, an occupational therapy center, a 2,500 sf multi-purpose room, 4,500 sf in-door play-gym and to repave the parking lot
Pikesville Armory will receive $1 million for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of the Pikesville Armory facility
2020 Capital Investments
JEWELS Community Therapy Clinic received $250,000 for therapy clinic that will increase the capacity to treat more community children and will broaden the services available (PT, OT, Speech) for more medically complex cases.
Gordon Center for the Performing Arts received $150,000 to enhance the lobby with necessary technology and functionality, as it serves as an event or large community meeting space on a regular basis.
Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company received $150,000 to replace their 20 year old unit and purchase a new fire engine.
2019 Capital Investments
Rosewood Campus received $6 million for continued remediation and improvement
Chestnut Ridge Fire Station received $50,000 to expand living and study quarters for volunteers
Pikesville High School received $850,000 for a turf field
Torah Institute of Baltimore received $125,000 for playground equipment, gym floor resurfacing, and school parking lot improvements
2018 Capital Investments
Rosewood Campus received $5 million for environmental abatement and infrastructure improvements.
Hatzalah received $125,000 for an ambulance shelter
New Town High School received $175,000 for an athletic facility Pikesville Armory Revitalization – received $300,000 for environmental assessments
2017 Capital Investments
Ner Israel Rabbinical College received $188,000 in bonds to help purchase three generators that will provide back-up power for its dormitories and ensure the safety and security of students during power outages that occur during severe weather.
I also supported the following investments sponsored by my District 11 colleagues:
Bais Yaakov Middle School will receive $100,000 for capital improvements.
Jewish Teen Advancement Program, which offers programs, events, and guidance to at-risk teen girls in the Baltimore community, received $100,000 in bonds for improvements to a home for at-risk girls.
Rosewood State Hospital site – The 2017 capital budget provided $5 million to assist with the environmental clean-up.
2016 Capital Investments
The Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company is one of the busiest companies in Baltimore County. Its firehouse was built in 1962, and, although renovated in 2003 to accommodate larger fire-fighting equipment, the company’s living space is in great need of renovation. The renovations supported by the bond bill, which I sponsored last year, will include a larger community meeting room to serve the local community and neighborhood organizations.
Lake Roland Park, located in the southeast part of the district, off of Falls Road, is a marvelous outdoor retreat located in an otherwise urban area. With the addition of an Education Center, it will be a learning opportunity as well as a recreational opportunity. I co-sponsored the bond bill that passed in 2015 to help fund the new center. Groundbreaking took place in October 2015, and the facility will be complete by fall 2016.
Jewish Community Center of Baltimore – Gordon Center for the Performing Arts – Funding will be used for repairing, renovating, and updating the Gordon Center for the Performing Arts, located in Owings Mills. The Gordon Center is a premier entertainment venue that showcases a wide range of amazing performances.