The legal origin of Baltimore County is not
known, but it was in existence by January 12,
1659/60 when a writ was issued to the sheriff of
the county. The County name was derived from the
name of the Proprietary's Barony in Ireland in the
county of Longford.

Form of Government: Charter since 1956

COUNTY BUDGET
FY1992 ............ FY1993 ............ FY1994
Funds .......... (actual) ............ (actual) ............(approp.)
County... $ 901,499,287 ..... $ 904,257,939. ..... $ 938,532,615
State. .... $ 190,871,700 ..... $ 208,652,121. ..... $ 234,304,705
Federal... $ 21,927,077 ..... $ 18,151,100. ..... $ 23,195,159
Total Funds $ 51,114,298,145 ..... $1,134,837,137. ..... $1,196,032,479

Staff

Authorized. .... 19,713.72 .... 19,354.85. ..... 18,960.68
Contractual (FTE)...................................
Total Staff ..... 19,713.72 .... 19,354.85...... 18,960.68

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Elected by Voters:
Roger B. Hayden (Republican), 1994

Old Courthouse, Mezzanine
400 Washington Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 (410) 887-2450
fax: (410) 887-5781

COUNTY COUNCIL
Elected by Voters:
Douglas B. Riley (R), Dist. 4, Chairperson, 1994
Berchie Lee Manley (R), Dist. 1 ......... 1994
Melvin G. Mintz (D), Dist. 2............ 1994
C. A. (Dutch) Ruppersberger III (D), Dist. 3 1994
Vincent R. Gardina (D), Dist. 5 ......... 1994
William A. Howard IV (R), Dist. 6. ...... 1994
Donald C. Mason (D), Dist. 7........... 1994
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse, 2nd floor
400 Washington Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 (410) 887-3196
fax: (410) 887-5791

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Appointed by County Executive:
Merreen E. Kelly
(410) 887-2460

COMMUNITY SERVICES

SENIOR CITIZEN
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE

Dept. of Aging
611 Central Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 (410) 887-2594

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Executive:
Saul Sitzer, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Social Services Board:
Camille B. Wheeler, Director

620 York Road
Towson, MD 21204 (410) 887-2811