SUN: Baltimore County hopefuls spar over safety, affordability

Democratic candidates for Baltimore County executive debated student safety, strengthening the inspector general’s office and affordability at a town hall on FOX45 Friday.

While the five candidates — Baltimore County Council members Julian Jones, Izzy Patoka and Pat Young, attorney Nick Stewart, and Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks outreach officer Mansoor Shams — found some common ground, the hourlong debate also highlighted the differing approaches each would take if elected.

The debate featured Baltimore Sun reporter Natalie Jones, FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost and former state legislator and Sun opinion columnist Bobby Zirkin asking questions, with Kai Jackson serving as moderator.

Public safety and keeping youth busy

Candidates offered their ideas on how to keep kids out of trouble and safely in school, discussing young people getting in fights at malls and other public places.

Read the full story on The Baltimore Sun’s website.