Baltimore County Councilman Wade Kach, who has been in public office for nearly 50 years, said Tuesday he will retire at the end of his current term. “In January of 2025, I will have been in public office for 50 years, so at the end of this term will be 52 years,” Kach said. Kach’s current term ends in December 2026. He said he won’t run again, citing his health. (Photo: Wesley Lapointe for The Baltimore Banner)