Wade Kach, a moderate Republican councilman in northern Baltimore County, has been slow to approve development plans for hundreds of apartments near the Lutherville Light Rail station. Despite concerns from local residents and Maryland officials about the housing shortage, Kach’s approach has stalled the project. The 79-year-old councilman has cited his goal of bringing together constituents with differing views on development, but critics say he has prioritized his own opinions over the needs of his district. As a result, lost time and opportunity cost the community millions of dollars in potential housing supply, tax revenue, and economic activity, exacerbating the state’s housing shortage crisis.
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