Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell

The County Council moves to weaken the county executive’s hand.

It’s making a $600,000 cut to plan to expand the council.

Proposal has been on ice for more than three years.

Decades ago a battle over dredging went to the U.S. Supreme Court.

County council members say DEI officials should be helping communities more.

Delayed vote is expected as opposition mounts.

The Council will decide whether to put issue on November ballot.

Statewide legislation to be considered by the General Assembly.

Six of the seven council members have sponsored a resolution to establish the Baltimore County Council Structure Review Workgroup. The workgroup will look into adding more council members and make its recommendations by March 2024.

Baltimore County Council is considering some changes to the Bring Your Own Bag Act, BYOB.