Deb's District Update

Salutations

Welcome to the first "Deb's District Update." I'm excited and honored to be your council representative and am looking forward to serving you for the next four years. I have enjoyed meeting many of you at your homes, community meetings, events, and forums, and I hope to continue our conversations about what matters to you and our community. This newsletter will feature information about what's happening in District 4, from construction projects and zoning requests to the many musical, theatrical, and family-oriented events that take place every weekend. Please continue to share your dreams, concerns, and wishes with me during these next four years as we continue to shape Howard County's future.

Let’s be in touch!

Deb

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Our Shared Vision

We are consistently ranked one of the best places to live in the country. As your council member, I will work with you to ensure that the values and traditions that brought us here will continue to be in the forefront. Centered on the many important conversations I have had with you along the way, I've begun working on an ambitious agenda. Below are a few of the matters that require attention:

Community Improvements: We are a walkable and bikable area but Cedar Lane, our primary access route to schools and recreation needs important safety improvements.

Housing Accessibility : Our seniors and disabled community need housing options and I am passionate about this issue.

Environmental Sustainability: As we grow, we need to ensure adequate stormwater management, green space, connectivity to parks and recreation, and balanced development.

School Excellence: Our schools must have appropriate funding, resources, and capital investment in order to continue educating young minds and achieve the high standards expected by Howard County residents.

I hope you will participate in the upcoming legislative and budget sessions and continue to be actively engaged in the course of this process.

Pre-Submission Meetings

There are three District 4-specific pre-submission and public hearings scheduled for January: Erickson at Limestone Valley, The Howard Research & Development Corp., and Enterprise Homes. Visit the county's interactive Development Plans tool for meeting dates and descriptions.

Community Affairs

This Month's

Non-Profit Spotlight

The Arc of Howard County is a private nonprofit organization that began as a parent support group in 1961.

Its initial grassroots support has grown into a multi-service agency that serves nearly 300 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Program areas include residential, community integration services (day, supported retirement, and community development), supported employment, personal supports, ISS and respite.

Click here to learn more.

Voices of the Villages & HOAs

Are we missing anybody? Let us know.

Potholes Be Gone

Got potholes and other repair requests? Report the problem and track the solution through SeeClickFix . Create a login, set your location, and rest assured that the county is working for you.

SeeClickFix

Festive Friday

Family Fun

December 14

6pm- 8pm

Downtown Columbia Lakefront

A live ice sculptor, holiday-themed photo booth, cookies and hot chocolate, arts and crafts, strolling characters, music and dance will be featured Dec. 14, from 6-8 p.m., at the Lakefront. Admission is free, but RSVP through Evenbrite .

Click here for more information.

Singular Sensations Annual Holiday Art Show 2018

NOW thru December 16th, 9:30am - 9pm

Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia

This annual show features a wide selection of art for sale at $200 or less. Ideal for holiday shopping and home decorating!

For more information please call 410-730-0075 or email .

Beary Merry at The Mall in Columbia

NOW thru December 31st

10am - 9pm

The Mall in Columbia

10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 1600, Management Office, Columbia

Scavenger Hunt & Sweepstakes

Beary Merry Scavenger Hunt:

Simply follow the map to find bears that are hiding throughout The Mall in Columbia and check off where you saw them.

When you find at least seven, head over to Gymboree for a beary special gift*.

Call 410-730-3300 if you have questions.

Winter Break Meals

Lunches for Howard County children will be served from 11:30am to 1pm, December 27-28 at the following locations:

The Bain 50+ Center – 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia
Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch – 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia

Click here for more information .