Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has established the Spending Affordability Advisory Committee (SAAC) to prepare recommendations regarding revenues and expenditures for County government over the next five years.

Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of January 2019.

Howard County's Department of Public Works has begun removal of ash trees along some county-owned roadways due to emerald ash borer.

Howard County Government offices will be closed in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday on Tuesday, January 1. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced “Safe and Sound” – a flood mitigation and public safety plan for Ellicott City. The first phase of administration’s plan can be viewed online.

Together, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Senator Guy Guzzone, Senator Clarence Lam, Delegate Courtney Watson, Councilwoman Liz Walsh, Visit Howard County and the Ellicott City Partnership (ECP) will kick-off the Old Ellicott City “Holiday Bucks” voucher program on December 21 in a of show support for businesses.

Howard County Government is offering residents a variety of FREE holiday tree recycling options through the County’s “Merry Mulch” program.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Tourism and Ellicott City Partnership are offering a little extra incentive to shop in Old Ellicott City (OEC) this holiday season with OEC Holiday Bucks program. The program provides $10 spending vouchers redeemable at participating restaurants, shops and service providers within the OEC historic district. 

Howard County Government offices to close December 24 and December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will name current Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) Assistant Fire Chief Christine M. Uhlhorn as the department’s new Chief at a press conference on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, Station #9, 5950 Tamar Drive in Columbia, Maryland at 11:00 a.m.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Office of Human Rights invite the public to join them on December 26 for an evening celebrating Kwanzaa, a seven-day festival commemorating African-American culture and heritage.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will host his 3rd annual Toys for Tots Giveaway on Saturday, December 15, at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 20 at the Miller Branch Library to present plans for a nearby pond repair and enhancement project. Construction is expected to begin in the summer or fall of 2019.

Howard County Executive-Elect Calvin Ball announced his Howard County leadership team. “This is a strong and talented team of professionals to advise and assist me,” said County Executive Elect Ball. “I looked for experienced, innovative leaders to help me best serve our community.”

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold eight listening sessions throughout the county in an effort to offer every resident an opportunity to have their voice heard by the new County Executive.

A Howard County construction project to provide stormwater quality treatment to the existing detention pond in the vicinity of 3339 Governor Martin Court in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Monday, December 10. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late February 2019.

Howard County’s Office of Transportation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Mt. Hebron High School, to share the preliminary findings and recommendations from its Maryland Route 99 Corridor Investigation.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced that the County was selected to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to finance the North Tunnel and other flood mitigation projects as part of the Ellicott City Safe & Sound plan.

Howard County Government offices, courts and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 18th. However, regular trash, recycling and food scrap/yard trim services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball noted Howard County’s unemployment rate for November dropped to 4.9%, down from 5.7% in October. Howard County reached a peak unemployment rate of 8.1% in April 2020 and has seen that decrease steadily since then.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined with Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, and Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, to express support for the Transit Safety and Investment Act.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has directed the Department of Public Works to illuminate the George Howard Building in Ellicott City with purple lighting in support of the Baltimore Ravens as they begin their playoff run this weekend.

Howard County saw a 43% increase in opioid related deaths in 2020 compared to 2019, part of national and statewide trend as the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated opioid and substance misuse. There was a 2.6% decrease in non-fatal overdoses compared to the previous year.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball updated the community on the COVID-19 vaccination process and distribution.