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 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

Appointments

CR8-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- James Earl Hollywood III- Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of James Earl Hollywood III to the Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency.

CR9-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Dr. Susan Hirsh– Commission on Disabilities Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Susan Hirsh to the Commission on Disabilities.

CR10-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Diana M. Awed - Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Diana M. Awed to the Commission for Women.

CR11-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Saundra V. Barrett - Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Saundra V. Barrett to the Commission for Women.

CR12-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Ashley Easley, PH.D. - Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ashley Easley, PH.D. to the Commission for Women.

CR13-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Bertina L. Suber-Hanley - Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Bertina L. Suber-Hanley to the Commission for Women.

CR14-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Reychal Lynn Windham - Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Reychal Lynn Windham to the Commission for Women.

CR15-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Donald Gregory Ault – Design Advisory Panel Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Donald Gregory Ault to the Howard County Design Advisory Panel.

CR16-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Jennifer-NeToi Claiborne – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jennifer-NeToi Claiborne to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.

CR17-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Karen Foxworth, LCPC – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Karen Foxworth, LCPC to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.

CR18-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Kerry G. Johnson – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kerry G. Johnson to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.

CR19-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Margaret R. Stephens – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Margaret R. Stephens to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.

CR20-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Margaret R. Gold – Housing and Community Development Board. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Margaret R. Gold to the Housing and Community Development Board.

CR21-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Reginald T. Avery- Human Rights Commission. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Reginald T. Avery to the Human Rights Commission.

CR22-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Jeffrey Rubin- Human Rights Commission. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeffrey Rubin to the Human Rights Commission.

CR23-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Stephen Michael Conti - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Stephen Michael Conti to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council.

CR24-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Christine M. Horn - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Christine M. Horn to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council.

CR25-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Tahira Mussarat Hussain - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Tahira Mussarat Hussain to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council.

CR26-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Travis Smith - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Travis Smith to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council.

CR27-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Yeimy Benitez - La Alianza Latina Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Yeimy Benitez to the La Alianza Latina Commission.

CR28-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Evelyn Del Rosario, MA, JD- La Alianza Latina Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Evelyn Del Rosario, MA, JD to the La Alianza Latina Commission.

CR29-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Laura Crovo- LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Laura Crovo to the LGBTQIA+ Commission.

CR30-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Jordan Dorsey - LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jordan Dorsey to the LGBTQIA+ Commission.

CR31-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Michael G. Mueller - LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael G. Mueller to the LGBTQIA+ Commission.

CR32-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Emily Hazel Redzich - LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Emily Hazel Redzich to the LGBTQIA+ Commission.

CR33-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Veronica L. Wright - LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Veronica L. Wright to the LGBTQIA+ Commission.

CR34-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Barbara L. Allen - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Barbara L. Allen to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

CR35-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Corey E. Bryce, CPRS- Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Corey E. Bryce, CPRS to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

CR36-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Mark D. Donovan LCPC, LCADC - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mark D. Donovan LCPC, LCADC to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

CR37-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Joan G. Elder - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joan G. Elder to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

CR38-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Jessica Matthews - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jessica Matthews to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

CR39-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Debbie E. Nix - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Debbie E. Nix to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

CR40-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Joan Webb Scornaienchi - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joan Webb Scornaienchi to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

CR41-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Theresa Thomas - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Theresa Thomas to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

CR42-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– John F. Way - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John F. Way to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

CR43-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Jimmy D. Patel, PMP, DBIA - Public Works Board. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jimmy D. Patel, PMP, DBIA to the Public Works Board.

General

CB9-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Executive Reorganization – Department of General Services. Title: AN ACT reorganizing the Executive Branch of County Government pursuant to Section 403 of the Howard County Charter; establishing a Department of General Services; establishing the appointing authority for the positions of Director and Deputy Director; setting forth the duties and qualifications of the Director; setting forth the functions of the Department; removing certain functions from the Department of Public Works that will be functions of the Department of General Services; and generally relating to the Executive Branch of County Government. expires – 04/14/2025; extended – 05/19/2025; extended twice – 06/23/2025

CR44-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Easement and Amendment to Easement – 1.074 acres - Baltimore Gas and Electric – County Property - Rockburn Park Title: A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to increase the scope of an easement previously granted to Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and to grant an additional easement so that Baltimore Gas and Electric Company may install communication facilities on property owned by Howard County, Maryland; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to convey the Property if he finds that the County may have a use for the property.

CR45-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Easement – 0.0357 acres - Baltimore Gas and Electric – County Property along Church Ave. Title: A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code, authorizing the County Executive to grant an easement containing 0.0357 acres to Baltimore Gas and Electric Company so that Baltimore Gas and Electric Company may install communication facilities on property owned by Howard County, Maryland; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to grant the easement if he finds that the property may have a further public use.

CR46-2025 - Introduced by The Chair on behalf of the Council

Short Title: Additional Legislative Sessions – Specified Dates Title: A RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into legislative session on specified dates. Version 4 Page 6 of 9

CB10-2025 - Introduced by Liz Walsh

Short Title: To require Mobile Home Parks and Motels to offer a right of first refusal to Howard County. Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Code to establish a Notice and a Requirement to provide an offer to the County and Housing Commission to purchase Mobile Home Parks or Motels offered for sale in the County; and generally relating to the sale of Mobile Home Parks, or Motels. expires – 04/14/2025; extended – 05/19/2025; extended twice – 06/23/2025

CB11-2025 (ZRA 211) - Introduced by Deb Jung at the request of Anwer Hasan

Short Title: ZRA 211 - Addition of certain research and development laboratories as a permitted use in the Planned Employment Center (PEC) zoning district. Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Zoning Regulations to add the Research and Development Laboratory use to the Planned Employment Center (PEC) zoning district and prohibiting such research and development uses that involve commercial plastic pellets or feedstock which produces flue gas and requires a permit from the state of Maryland; and generally relating to research and development laboratory uses in the PEC zoning district. expires – 04/14/2025; extended – 05/19/2025; extended twice – 06/23/2025

Late Filed

CR47-2025 - Introduced by The Chair on behalf of the Council

Short Title: Appointment – Christopher Ashman – Howard County Auditor. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Christopher Ashman to the Howard County Auditor.

CR48-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Lynn Parlett Moore – Planning Board. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Lynn Parlett Moore to the Planning Board. 

Appointments

CR1-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointing – Edward Coleman – Alcohol Beverage Hearing Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Edward Coleman to the Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR2-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointing – Thomas P. Horejes – Commission on Disabilities Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Thomas P. Horejes to the Commission on Disabilities.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

Reappointments

CR3-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment - Alicia Altamirano, Esq.- La Alianza Latina Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Alicia Altamirano, Esq., to the La Alianza Latina Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR4-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment - Santiago Carrera - La Alianza Latina Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Santiago Carrera to the La Alianza Latina Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR5-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment- James Cecil- Planning Board. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of James Cecil to the Planning Board.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR6-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment- Barbara Mosier- Planning Board. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Barbara Mosier to the Planning Board.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR7-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Steven L. Towne – Commission on Disabilities Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Steve Towne to the Commission on Disabilities.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

Financial

TAO1-FY2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Transferring $5,345,000 – C0360 Real Estate Planning and Design Title: AN ACT transferring $5,345,000 from various capital projects to capital project C0360, Real Estate Planning and Design, in order to acquire an office building located at 9755 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, Maryland.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB1-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Authorizing and empowering – bonds - $2,445,000 Title: AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in an aggregate principal amount of up to $2,445,000 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds therefor, to be used to pay costs of a capital project, more particularly described in the County’s Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget, and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds; authorizing the County to issue bond and grant anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

TAO2-FY2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Transferring $2,500,000 – E1038 Planning and Design Title: AN ACT transferring $2,500,000 from various School System capital projects to capital project E1038, Planning and Design, in order to fund two capital-needs studies.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB2-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Bond Enabling- $2,500,000 - E1058 Systemic Renovations Title: AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in an aggregate principal amount of up to $2,500,000 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds therefor, to be used to pay costs of a capital project, more particularly described in the County’s Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget, and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds; authorizing the County to issue bond and grant anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

General

CB3-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Multi-year Contract and related loan documents – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance funding Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving a multi-year Contract and related loan documents between Howard County, Maryland and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance funding to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing units in two redevelopment projects with Enterprise Community Development, Inc. in Columbia, Maryland; authorizing the Executive to accept the terms of the Contract, under certain conditions; identifying the collateral for the Loan; authorizing the County Executive to execute the Contract; and generally relating to the Contract.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB4-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Multiyear agreement – State of Maryland, Howard County and Montgomery County- Bus Rapid Transit Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving a multiyear agreement between Howard County, Maryland and Montgomery County, Maryland for the extension of certain bus rapid transit systems to Downtown Columbia; authorizing the Executive to make changes to the agreement, under certain conditions; authorizing the County Executive to execute the agreement; and generally relating to the agreement.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB5-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Amendment - Property Tax Credit – Disabled Law Enforcement Officer or Rescue Worker or Surviving Spouse of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers or Rescue Workers. Title: AN ACT amending the amount of the property tax credit for real property owned by certain disabled law enforcement officers or rescue workers; and generally relating to the property tax credit for real property owned by certain law enforcement officers or rescue workers.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB6-2025 - Introduced by Deb Jung

Short Title: Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General Classification Plan Amendment Title: AN ACT amending the Classification Plan for Howard County to establish the class code, pay grade, qualifications, duties, and general requirements for the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General; and generally relating to the Howard County Classification Plan.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB7-2025 - Introduced by Deb Jung

Short Title: Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General Pay Scale Title: AN ACT amending the Pay Plan for Howard County; providing pay scales for the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General; providing for the application of this Act; and generally relating to the Pay Plan for Howard County.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB8-2025 - Introduced by Deb Jung

Short Title: Inspector General Advisory Board Financial Disclosure Statement Title: AN ACT amending Section 22.206(c) of the Howard County Code to add the Inspector General Advisory Board to the list of boards and commissions required to file financial disclosure statements; and generally relating to financial disclosure statements.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

Tabled

CR161-2024 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Approving – Urban Renewal Project – Long Reach Village Center Title: A RESOLUTION approving the urban renewal project for the Long Reach Village Center in Columbia pursuant to Section 13.1106 of the Howard County Code.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Removed from table and passed

CR162-2024 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Conveyance – 7.71 acres located at 8775 Cloudleap Court to Columbia Concepts, LLC Title: A RESOLUTION declaring that certain real property containing approximately 7.71 acres located at 8775 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, Maryland and acquired by the County pursuant to the urban renewal project initiated by Council Resolution No. 22- 2014 is no longer needed by the County for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to sell the property to Columbia Concepts, LLC or its subsidiary; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; providing that the County Executive is not bound to sell the property if he finds that it may have a further public use.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Removed from table and passed

Late Filed

CR47-2025 - Introduced by The Chair on behalf of the Council Short Title: Appointment – Christopher Ashman – Howard County Auditor. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Christopher Ashman to the Howard County Auditor.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

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:

• Council Joint Meeting with Board of Education: Monday, February 10th at 9:45 AM
• Offices Closed - Presidents' Day: Monday, February 17th
• Legislative Public Hearing: Tuesday, February 18th at 7 PM
• Legislative Work Session: Monday, February 24th at 9:30 AM
• Legislative Session: Monday, March 3rd at 7 PM

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