TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski introduced his $4.8 billion budget proposal.
It includes hiring bonuses and recruitment incentives for county police officers.
The proposal also seeks to increase access to public transportation and use about $45 million for parks and recreation. In addition, it includes the largest ever increase in funding for public schools.
Olszewski's proposed education budget is $1.7 billion. That's an increase of $91 million. $96 million would be used for new and renovated school buildings.
The county council still has to review and approve the budget proposal. You can look at the entire proposal here.
