Howard County Executive Calvin Ball held a 2019 “Year of the Veteran” celebration today at Howard Community College to connect veterans and military families with services and opportunities. The event included free medical and dental screenings and collected over 100 donated suits and accessories to assist veterans in need of professional attire.

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers and the animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 19. However, the courts and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open and regular trash, recycling, food scrap and yard trim services will be in effect. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has issued the following statement on the passing of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch.

The Howard County Council passed legislation (CB8-2019), filed by County Executive Calvin Ball, to repeal the mobile home tax in Howard County. An estimated 1,100 county mobile home residents previously paid an average of $45 a month in mobile home taxes. The repeal will be effective on the start of the new fiscal year, July 1, 2019.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball accepted a grant for $150,240 from the 2020 Census Grant Program Panel at the Maryland Department of Planning. The grant funds will go to census outreach efforts, ensuring every resident completes their census form and is counted in 2020.

On Thursday, April 25, the County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting to present the final plans for the Mayfield Manor pond repair project. Construction is expected to begin in late summer or early fall 2019.

To increase awareness and understanding for those living with autism, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has directed the county government to observe World Autism Day today, April 2nd.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking adult and student applicants interested in serving on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 3, 2019. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball presented to the County Council a $206.3 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2020, including $89.8 million from General Obligation (GO) bonds. The budget supports strategic priorities including education, economic development, Ellicott City flood mitigation, public safety, improved facilities for seniors and transportation.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced he will detail Phase 2 of his Ellicott City “Safe and Sound” flood mitigation and public safety plan on Tuesday, April 16. Following the announcement, a public meeting will be held on May 2, to provide an opportunity for community input on the plan’s second phase.

Howard County Government will host its 12th annual GreenFest on Saturday, April 13. This free event offers something for all ages, featuring exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, outdoor activities and practical tips for easy ways to “green” your home, workplace and lifestyle. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, today announced the launch of Practice Howard, an innovative program designed to reduce a shortage of primary care physicians in Howard County. The program is a joint public-private partnership with Howard County government, which is providing grant funding to support new physicians and their practices. Photos from the announcement event can be found here. Video of the announcement can be found here.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, today announced the launch of Practice Howard, an innovative program designed to reduce a shortage of primary care physicians in Howard County. The program is a joint public-private partnership with Howard County government, which is providing grant funding to support new physicians and their practices. Photos from the announcement event can be found here. Video of the announcement can be found here.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, today announced the launch of Practice Howard, an innovative program designed to reduce a shortage of primary care physicians in Howard County. The program is a joint public-private partnership with Howard County government, which is providing grant funding to support new physicians and their practices. Photos from the announcement event can be found here. Video of the announcement can be found here.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced the largest, single year investment ever dedicated solely to bicycle infrastructure in Howard County. The investment will be included in his FY2020 Capital Improvement Budget, to be presented to the County Council on Monday, April 1. The investment includes $2.2 million in county and grant funding, providing the next step towards BikeHoward Express, an integrated 48-mile network of bicycle infrastructure. Developing this network will provide significant economic, environmental, safety, and health benefits for our community

The proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Program budget will provide funds to secure schools, renovate aging school buildings, build new schools to fight overcrowding, support crucial renovations, add classrooms and improve technology.

The investment will be included in his FY2020 Capital Improvement Budget and includes $2.2 million in county and grant funding, providing the next step towards BikeHoward Express, an integrated 48-mile network of bicycle infrastructure.

he Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development will begin accepting applications for its next Moderate Income Housing Unit program open enrollment period this Monday, April 1. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, April 30.  

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is encouraging individuals and businesses to take 20 minutes this April to step outside to pick up litter around their neighborhood, school or office complex as part of the County’s 10th annual 20 Minute Cleanup initiative.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball honored four prestigious educators for their dedication to providing our students with the best education. He was joined by Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano as he visited schools for two Principals of the Year and two Teachers of the Year for 2019.

The Practice Howard Initiative is a targeted recruitment program for primary care providers that provides funding for loan repayment, practice support and additional specialized training.

Phase I of a Howard County construction project to install a water transmission main along Green Mountain Circle near Twin Rivers Road in the Village of Wilde Lake’s Bryant Woods neighborhood in Columbia is expected to begin on or about Monday, April 1.

County Executive Ball releases statement regarding potential federal budget cuts to the Chesapeake Bay Program and his letter to President Donald Trump.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at the North Laurel Community Center to present plans for a nearby stream restoration project. Construction on the project is scheduled to begin in summer/fall 2019.