The first Howard County Complete Streets Design Manual was approved by the County Council last night, making Howard County one of only six counties nationwide with complete street design guidance in place.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball expressed strong support for expanding Maryland’s local public campaign finance system, and thanked the Howard County Council for adopting a remedy to correct a glitch in Howard County’s program.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants from the general public interested in serving on the Personnel Board. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is Friday, March 4th. 

A Howard County construction project to replace a failed pipe culvert crossing near 12300 Folly Quarter Road in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Wednesday, September 15th. While two-way traffic will be maintained at all times along the roadway via a flagging operation, motorists can expect delays during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late September.

The victim was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that the Department of Fire and Rescue Services has been honored with an American Heart Association’s “Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Plus Award” for 2020 based on response measures for cardiac emergencies.

Every five years, the County completes its Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP), a comprehensive plan that guides Howard County Recreation & Parks on key issues, trends and plans for managing and enhancing its preserved public lands, facilities and programs. As the County prepares its 2022 LPPRP, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Recreation & Parks and the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board seek public input to ensure we continue to provide the best parks, facilities and recreation opportunities for everyone in our community.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today recognized two Park Rangers for saving two lives by administering Narcan during a medical emergency at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge.