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Howard County Executive Ball Statement on Passing of Senator Mike Miller
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement regarding the passing of Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.:
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01/16/2021
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Coronavirus Updates: Howard County Wi-Fi Locations, CVS Testing Site in Fulton, Unemployment Updates
Today, Howard County announced 13 locations where residents can access free Wi-Fi. Residents who visit these locations to gain internet access are highly encouraged to maintain and practice physical distancing, wear a face covering, and continue to follow CDC guidelines.
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05/21/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Howard County Testing Locations, Nursing Home Testing, EDA Reopening Resources
Two urgent care sites in Howard County are testing for COVID-19 in addition to the drive-thru VEIP site in Columbia. Yesterday, Governor Hogan announced expanded testing across the State of Maryland. Now, residents are not required to receive a referral from a medical provider to get tested at some VEIP sites and pharmacists can order and conduct COVID-19 tests. At this time, appointments and referrals are still required for testing at the VEIP site in Columbia.
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05/20/2020
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Marriottsville Road Paving Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to resurface a portion of Marriottsville Road in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Tuesday, May 26. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early June.
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05/20/2020
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Howard County Government Closings for Memorial Day Holiday on May 25
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25. There will be no trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap pick-up on Memorial Day. The county’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect.
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05/20/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Maryland Expands Testing, Pop-Up Pantries
Governor Hogan issued an emergency order today authorizing the state’s hundreds of licensed pharmacists to directly order and administer COVID-19 tests. Additionally, he directed the Maryland Department of Health to allow appointment-free testing at some VEIP stations throughout the state starting Thursday.
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05/19/2020
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Montgomery Road House Demolition Project to Begin
A Howard County project to demolish a dilapidated home located at 7126 Montgomery Road in Elkridge, is scheduled to take place in late May. Weather permitting, the demolition will begin following the removal of utilities from the home and is expected to be completed within one week.
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05/19/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Testing and Contact Tracing, Recreation & Parks Online Offerings, HCC Google IT Class
The Howard County Health Department is in the process of hiring and onboarding contact tracers to add to its team of current and volunteer investigators. As the contact tracing operation expands, residents who are contacted by the Health Department investigators should answer phone calls and respond to questions as fully as possible.
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05/18/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Hospital Data Added to Dashboard, Unemployment Insurance Support Videos, Feed Howard County
Howard County has added hospital capacity data to the COVID-19 Dashboard. The additional section of the dashboard breaks down the Howard County General Hospital’s (HCGH) intensive care unit (ICU), acute beds, and ventilators that are in use and available. As one of the key metrics in County Executive Ball’s HoCo RISE framework, this data will be considered as Howard County moves towards reopening parts of our economy.
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05/15/2020
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Howard County Releases Reopening Framework, Response to Governor's Phase One
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today his framework for reopening, HoCo RISE, Reopening Innovatively, Safely, and Effectively. Based on HoCo RISE, Ball also released guidance to Howard County residents, businesses, and organizations on what will remain closed and what will reopen Friday, May 15th at 5 p.m.
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05/14/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: County Executive’s Response to Governor’s Stage 1 Reopening, Pop-up Pantries, EDA Launches Business Reopening Tool
County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement addressing the Governor’s announcement this evening: “Governor Hogan has given individual counties and regions the discretion to review our own data and make decisions about when it is appropriate for us to relax certain restrictions. Howard County does not meet many of the criteria that the Governor outlined in his four building blocks to reopen.”
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05/14/2020
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County Executive Calvin Ball Statement on Governor’s Stage One Reopening
County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement addressing the Governor’s announcement this evening: “Governor Hogan has given individual counties and regions the discretion to review our own data and make decisions about when it is appropriate us to relax certain restrictions. Howard County does not meet many of the criteria that the Governor outlined in his four building blocks to reopen.”
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05/13/2020
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State Grants Howard County Request for Deferral of Ellicott City Business Loans
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball requested a deferral from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for Ellicott City recovery loans offered to businesses after the 2016 and 2018 floods. The DHCD granted the request today deferring the recovery loans due date from September 2020, to September 2021.
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05/12/2020
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County Executive Ball Releases Spending Affordability Advisory Committee Report
Howard County Executive Ball released the Spending Affordability Advisory Committee Report for the fiscal year (FY) 2020. In December 2018, Ball renewed the committee through Executive Order, giving them several objectives and a deadline of March 1, 2019. The committee was charged with reviewing the status and projections of revenues and expenditures for the County, not only for fiscal year 2020, but also for fiscal years 2021-2025.
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03/01/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces “It’s OK To Ask” Youth Suicide Prevention Campaign
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County Council Chair Christiana Mercer Rigby announced “It’s OK To Ask,” a plan developed by the Howard County Health Department to reduce youth suicide. The county faces a public health emergency, as suicide was the leading cause of death for youth ages 15-19 in Howard County between 2014-20161. Using proven approaches that reduce stigma and engage the community, this campaign will utilize evidence-based, multi-level strategies to bring prevention to the forefront and save lives.
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02/28/2019
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March 2019 Tip Sheet
Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of March 2019.
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02/28/2019
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County Executive Ball Delivers ‘State of the County’ Address to Chamber of Commerce
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball delivered his first-ever State of The County Address before the Howard County Chamber of Commerce at Turf Valley Resort. The theme of the speech, “Our Time Is Now,” reflected his sense of urgency in improving Howard County and his commitment to building a truly equitable and inclusive community. The full text of the speech can be found at https://bit.ly/2NBEtw8. Video of the event can be found at https://youtu.be/M_CyiCoALX0.
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02/28/2019
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County Executive Ball to announce Youth Suicide Prevention Campaign
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and County Council Chair Christiana Mercer Rigby will announce a new youth suicide prevention campaign, developed by the Howard County Health Department. The county faces a public health emergency, as suicide was the leading cause of death for youth ages 15-19 in Howard County between 2014-2016. Using proven approaches that reduce stigma and engage the community, this campaign will utilize evidence-based, multi-level strategies to bring prevention to the forefront and save lives.
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02/27/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces Major Commitments to Climate Action
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball made a series of environmental commitments that will make the County a leader in environmental sustainability, reduce emissions and stem the causes of climate change. The news conference was held at the County’s Robinson Nature Center, a LEED Platinum facility operated by Howard County Recreation and Parks.
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02/26/2019
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Howard County Executive Ball to Deliver First “State of the County” Address Wednesday
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will deliver his first “State of the County” address on Wednesday, February 27, at a luncheon hosted by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon is a ticketed event and to find out more or to register visit https://bit.ly/2Ey0toI.
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02/26/2019
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County Executive Ball to Announce Historic Environmental Commitment; Designation as Maryland Smart Energy Community
County to pledge support for goals of the Paris Climate Agreement - In light of the devastating effects of climate change on communities including Historic Ellicott City, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will make an important announcement about the County’s commitment to achieving the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
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02/25/2019
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County Executive Ball Reminds Ellicott City Residents of Public Meeting on Emergency Public Alert System
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball reminds residents that the Office of Emergency Management will hold the first of three public meetings next week regarding the Emergency Public Alert System proposed for Historic Ellicott City. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Banneker Room of the George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive in Ellicott City, to review plans, answer questions and gather community feedback.
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02/22/2019
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23rd Annual Howard County Women’s Hall of Fame to Induct Three Outstanding Women
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Commission for Women today announced the 2019 inductees for the County’s Women’s Hall of Fame.
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02/22/2019
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County Executive Ball Files Legislation to Repeal Mobile Home Tax
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball pre-filed legislation with the County Council to repeal the County’s 40-year-old mobile home tax, effective with the start of the new fiscal year on July 1, 2019. Ball co-sponsored a bill to repeal the tax last year, but it was defeated on a 3-2 vote by the previous Council.
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02/21/2019
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County Executive Ball Files Legislation for Additions to Historic Sites Inventory
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball pre-filed two pieces of legislation to preserve local history by adding nine sites to the Historic Sites Inventory and two sites to the Cemeteries and Grave Sites Inventory. Since the 1970s, the County has made extensive efforts to document historic properties, buildings and resources.
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02/21/2019