Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski released a video yesterday in which he touted his accomplishments after two years in office.
Olszewski said his administration has built a better education system where students don’t have to drink brown water or fear that their school will sink into the ground.
Olszewski said he wants to “let people know that this is a about their government serving them. And being a government that is open and accessible and transparent.”
Olszewski highlighted his support for the Home Act, which is designed to end discrimination by source of income, and the Safe Act, which requires gun shops to make sure their weapons are properly secured.
He also said the county needs to treat all communities with dignity and respect, especially communities of color. He touted police reforms that require training on de-escalation and implicit biased, and he said he partnered with the Baltimore County Council in passing a bipartisan legislation that banned the use of chokeholds.
He also hired the first ever diversity and inclusion officer, Troy Williams, who is in charge of the Equitable Policing Work Group. The group examines policing policies and practices as well as making recommendations for ensuring equitable policing in Baltimore County.
–Yuchabel Sanon