In a move that’s been in the works for years, Democratic Councilman Izzy Patoka said Monday that he is running for Baltimore County Executive.

Patoka made the announcement in his back yard, telling his supporters he has what it takes to be county executive.

“You need to have the instinctive awareness that communities come first,” Patoka said. “Good government and public policy need to reside at the highest level of priority.”

Patoka touted his accomplishments on the county council, including banning plastic bags and taking steps to try to reduce school overcrowding.

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