Greetings!

Welcome to my Legislative Newsletter, highlighting Council Resolutions and Council Bills proposed by the Howard County Council.

As your County Council representative, I encourage you to review this information and lend your voice by testifying via email or in person. To voice your support or opposition, please email councilmail@howardcountymd.gov. To sign-up in advance to testify at the upcoming Public Hearing click here.

It is my pleasure to serve you, your family, and the residents of District 2. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office by calling (410) 313-2001 or by emailing ojones@howardcountymd.gov. I hope you will continue to stay engaged by visiting my council website at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Districts/District-2.

Sincerely,

The Process

The County Council is responsible for adopting the laws of the County. The legislative process generally follows a monthly cycle:

1st Monday- New legislation is introduced; legislation from prior month is given final consideration
3rd Monday- Legislative Public Hearing on legislation introduced that month
Following the Legislative Public Hearing a Legislative Work Session is held, if needed

Council Bills must be signed or vetoed by the County Executive within 10 days of the Council's presentation of passed legislation.

Howard County Council Appointments and County Council Election Results for 2025

Howard County Council Chairpersons

Chair: Councilmember Liz Walsh, District 1

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Opel Jones, District 2

Zoning Board

Chair: Councilmember Opel Jones, District 2

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Board of License Commissioners

Chair: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Christiana Rigby, District 3

Maryland Association of Counties Legislative Committee

Representative: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Alternate: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5

National Associations of Counties

Representative: Christiana Rigby, District 3

Alternate: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Final Consideration

Financial

CB70-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Memorandum of Agreement – Local 3085

Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3085, Council 3, AFL-CIO that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving the multiyear collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and Local 3085 that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2027 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fiscal years; providing for the application of this Act; and generally relating to the collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3085, Council 3, AFL-CIO expires – 01/12/2026; extended – 02/16/2026; extended twice – 03/23/2026

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB71-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Memorandum of Agreement – Local 3888

Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3888, Council 3, AFL-CIO that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving the multiyear collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and Local 3888 that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2027 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fiscal years; providing for the application of this Act; and generally relating to the collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3888, Council 3, AFL-CIO expires – 01/12/2026; extended – 02/16/2026; extended twice – 03/23/2026

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB72-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Memorandum of Agreement – Local 1810

Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 1810, Council 3, AFL-CIO that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving the multiyear collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and Local 1810 that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2027 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fiscal years; providing for the application of this Act; and generally relating to the collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 1810, Council 3, AFL-CIO expires – 01/12/2026; extended – 02/16/2026; extended twice – 03/23/2026

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB73-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Pay Plan Amendment – Payscales for Local 3085, Local 3888 and Local 1810

Title: AN ACT amending the Pay Plan for Howard County to insert pay scales for members of Local 3085 of the American Federation of State, Local and Municipal Employees, members of Local 3888 of the American Federation of State, Local and Municipal Employees, and members of Local 1810 of the American Federation of State, Local and Municipal Employees; and generally relating to the Pay Plan for Howard County expires – 01/12/2026; extended – 02/16/2026; extended twice – 03/23/2026 General

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

Tabled Legislation

Financial

CR183-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Board of Education - Submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction Title: A RESOLUTION pursuant to Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, approving the Howard County Board of Education’s Capital Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2027 for the purpose of submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction

My Vote: No

Status: Removed from the table and passed as amended

Upcoming Council Meetings

Unless otherwise noted, the County Council will hold its meetings in the Banneker Room of the George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD. Meetings will be held in person and virtually. The next meetings are as follows:

Wednesday, November 18th at 7 PM: Public Hearing (Continuation)

Thursday, November 20th at 9:30 AM: Legislative Work Session

Thursday, November 27th CLOSED: Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, November 28th CLOSED: Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, December 1st at 7PM: Legislative Session

Please note these dates are subject to change. To access the most up-to-date calendar of meetings in its entirety, click here.