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 Dr. Opel Jones, District 2

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Christiana Rigby, District 3

Zoning Board

Chair: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Liz Walsh, District 1

Board of License Commissioners

Chair: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Maryland Association of Counties Legislative Committee

Representative: Councilmember Christiana Rigby, District 3

Alternate: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

National Associations of Counties

Representative: Christiana Rigby, District 3

Alternate: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Appointments

CR163-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Danyell Diggs – Multimodal Transportation Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Danyell Diggs to the Multimodal Transportation Board

CR164-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Rev. C. Paige Getty – Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Reverend C. Paige Getty to the Interfaith Advisory Commission

CR165-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Divine David Jimeto Alachebe - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Divine David Jimeto Alachebe to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission

CR166-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Elizabeth W. Ndungu– Commission on Disabilities

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Elizabeth W. Ndungu to the Commission on Disabilities

CR167-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Jamie L. Ferguson, Ph.D. – Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jamie L. Ferguson, Ph.D., to the Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board

CR168-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Deacon Allen R. Greene – Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Deacon Allen R. Greene to the Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board

CR169-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Kathryn Adkins Walker Robinson – Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kathryn Adkins Walker Robinson to the Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board

CR170-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Saphronia “Sophie” Lang-Bradford – Commission for Veterans and Military Families Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Saphronia “Sophie” LangBradford to the Howard County Commission for Veterans and Military Families

CR171-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Rita Kristine Bernardo – Multimodal Transportation Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rita Kristine Bernardo to the Multimodal Transportation Board

CR172-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Kari Andresen – Multimodal Transportation Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kari Andresen to the Multimodal Transportation Board

CR173-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Rachael MacMurray - Adult-Use Cannabis Advisory Panel

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rachael MacMurray to the AdultUse Cannabis Advisory Panel

CR174-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Saraniya Tharmarajah, PhD - Adult-Use Cannabis Advisory Panel

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Saraniya Tharmarajah, PhD, to the Adult-Use Cannabis Advisory Panel

CR175-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Quinton Askew - Adult-Use Cannabis Advisory Panel

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Quinton Askew to the Adult-Use Cannabis Advisory Panel

CR176-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Francesca Valencia- LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Francesca Valencia to the LGBTQIA+ Commission

CR177-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Marina Lambrinou, Ph.D- LGBTQIA+ Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Marina Lambrinou, Ph.D, to the LGBTQIA+ Commission

CR178-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Gemma Holgate - LGBTQIA+ Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Gemma Holgate to the LGBTQIA+ Commission

CR179-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Jeminetu Usman – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeminetu Usman to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission

CR180-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Margaret Melikian – Historic Preservation Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Margaret Melikian to the Historic Preservation Commission

CR181-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Jonathan ("Jon") Shin– SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Jonathan ("Jon") Shin to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as an appointee for the County Executive

CR182-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Sandra M. Price- Human Rights Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Sandra M. Price to the Human Rights Commission

CR195 - 2026 - Introduced by: Christiana Rigby Short Title: Appointment – Chris Anderson – SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Chris Anderson to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as the appointee for the Third Councilmanic District.

Reappointments

CR183-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Michelle Rhodes-Brown, CFA – Pension Oversight Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Michelle Rhodes-Brown, CFA, to the Pension Oversight Commission

CR184-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Regina V. Lee – Commission on Disabilities

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Regina V. Lee to the Commission on Disabilities

CR185-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Gift Gunaraj Jayakar – Commission on Disabilities

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Gift Gunaraj Jayakar to the Commission on Disabilities

CR186-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Bryan Weinstein – Commission on Disabilities

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Bryan Weinstein to the Commission on Disabilities

CR187-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Ben S. Barlow – Historic Preservation Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Ben S. Barlow to the Historic Preservation Commission Financial

CB60-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Multi-year Installment Purchase Agreement – 62.98 acres – 2698 Jennings Chapel Road, Woodbine – Purchase price $2,363,100 – owned by Eugene A. Freeze, as trustee of the Eugene A. Freeze Revocable Trust

Title: AN ACT approving and providing for a multi-year Installment Purchase Agreement by Howard County, Maryland to acquire development rights in approximately 62.98 acres of agricultural land located at 2698 Jennings Chapel Road, Woodbine, Howard County, Maryland, from Eugene A. Freeze, as trustee of the Eugene A. Freeze Revocable Trust, or any other owner thereof for a maximum purchase price of $2,363,100 or, if less in acreage, not more than $37,520 per acre or portion thereof, rounded to the next highest $100, plus interest on the deferred portion of such purchase price; providing that the County's obligation to pay such purchase price and interest on the deferred portion of such purchase price shall be a full faith and credit general obligation of the County; providing for the levying of taxes for such payments; authorizing the County Executive to modify such Agreement; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith expires – 12/14/2026; extended – 01/18/2027; extended twice – 02/22/2027

CR188-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Department of Police – Adoption rates for the adoption of cats or dogs

Title: A RESOLUTION providing a maximum adoption rate for the adoption of dogs and cats from Howard County Animal Control

CR189-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Endorsing State Financing – Saval Foods, LLC

Title: A RESOLUTION endorsing the provision of financing by the State Department of Commerce for an economic development project in Howard County and certifying that the project is consistent with the County’s goals for economic development

General

CB61-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Amending Floodplain Provisions – FEMA and MEMA requirements

Title: AN ACT, in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency and Maryland Emergency Management Agency requirements, updating certain floodplain provisions of the County Code; defining certain terms; setting forth the purpose, authority and findings for County floodplain requirements; clarifying the agencies who review requests for alternative compliance; providing for certain submissions and certain inspections; prohibiting certain development and certain activities in certain Special Flood Hazard Areas, including FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas and Community Special Flood Hazard Areas; setting the basis for the establishment of Special Flood Hazard Areas; setting forth the duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator and County Departments and Agencies; providing for certain permits, applications and permit review; imposing certain subdivision and development requirements on Floodplain areas; setting forth standards and conditions and an application process for alternative compliance; updating and defining terms; allowing for certain enforcement; and generally relating to floodplain regulations in Howard County expires – 12/14/2026; extended – 01/18/2027; extended twice – 02/22/2027

CB62-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 – specialty pay for Police Captains

Title: AN ACT amending the Pay Plan for Howard County to provide a certain specialty pay to Police Captains; and generally relating to the Pay Plan for Howard County expires – 12/14/2026; extended – 01/18/2027; extended twice – 02/22/2027

CB63-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: New Executive Exempt Position - Police Colonel

Title: AN ACT amending County Code to add the position of Police Colonel to the list of positions appointed by the Chief of Police; and generally relating to establishing the new executive exempt position of Colonel expires – 12/14/2026; extended – 01/18/2027; extended twice – 02/22/2027

CB64-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Pay Plan and Classification Plan Amendment – Police Colonel

Title: AN ACT amending the Pay Plan and Classification Plan for Howard County to add a classification description for the position of Police Colonel and to establish a pay grade for the position of Police Colonel; and generally relating to the position of Police Colonel expires – 12/14/2026; extended – 01/18/2027; extended twice – 02/22/2027

CR193-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Authorizing the conveyance of approximately 0.477 acres of property – Route 1 – State Highway Administration

Title: A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code declaring that portions of parcels of land owned by Howard County totaling approximately 0.477 acres located along Route 1 are no longer needed by the County for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to convey the Property to the State of Maryland, Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration as a part of the US 1 (Washington Boulevard) Pedestrian Safety Action Plan; 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 the County Executive finds that the County may have a use for the property

CR194-2026 - 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 budget request for Fiscal Year 2028 State Capital Projects or projects requesting FY2028 State funding for the purpose of submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction

CB66-2026 - Introduced by David Yungmann at the request of the Zoning Board

Short Title: Amending – Zoning Board Procedures

Title: AN ACT amending Title 16 of the Howard County Code by revising the procedures of the Zoning Board for deciding whether petitions may be first heard by the Hearing Examiner for the Zoning Board; revising the advertising requirements for Zoning Board administrative meetings; requiring certain applicants to file certain affidavits or disclosures; revising the timeframe to file an exception to the Hearing Examiner’s report; clarifying the role of the Zoning Counsel; and generally related to the Zoning Board expires – 12/14/2026; extended – 01/18/2027; extended twice – 02/22/2027

CB67-2026 - Introduced by Opel Jones

Short Title: Property Tax Credit for Seniors – Amend Maximum Credit Amount

Title: AN ACT amending the Property Tax Credit for Seniors in order to, beginning in Tax Year 2027, increase the cap on the amount of the property tax credit after the homestead credit is applied; and generally relating to the property tax credit for seniors expires – 12/14/2026; extended – 01/18/2027; extended twice – 02/22/2027

CB68-2026 - Introduced by Deb Jung Co-sponsor(s) Christiana Rigby

Short Title: Public Ethics Law – Confidentiality of Complaints – Technical Corrections

Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Ethics Code clarifying the confidentiality of certain complaints submitted to the Ethics Commission; clarifying the procedures if information relating to certain complaints are publicly disclosed; making technical corrections; and generally relating to the Howard County Public Ethics Law expires – 12/14/2026; extended – 01/18/2027; extended twice – 02/22/2027

CB69-2026 - Introduced by Deb Jung

Short Title: Inspector General – Custodian of Howard County Government Public Records

Title: AN ACT designating the Inspector General as a custodian of Howard County Government public records; revising the duties of the Inspector General; and generally relating to the Office of Inspector General expires – 12/14/2026; extended – 01/18/2027; extended twice – 02/22/2027

Appointments

CR124-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment– Larry Daniel Bratt - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Larry Daniel Bratt to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR125-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Kim M. Lightfoot, SHRM-SCP – Board of Social Services

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kim M. Lightfoot, SHRM-SCP to the Board of Social

Services.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR127-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Erica Davis– Housing Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Erica Davis to the Housing Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR128-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Mustafa Mahir Akpinar– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mustafa Mahir Akpinar to the Interfaith Advisory Commission

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR129-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Rabbi Craig Axler– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rabbi Craig Axler to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR130-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Rabbi Yanky Baron– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rabbi Yanky Baron to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR131-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Mary O. Barton– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mary O. Barton to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

Status: Tabled

CR132-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Dr. Yolanda R. Bethea– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Yolanda R. Bethea to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR133-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Erika Cole– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Erika Cole to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR134-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Rev. Ian C. Collier– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rev. Ian C. Collier to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR135-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Dr. Naresh Chandra Das– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Naresh Chandra Das to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR136-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Dr. Kalpana Panigrahi– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Kalpana Panigrahi to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR137-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Emily Eyring Robertson– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Emily Eyring Robertson to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR138-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Dr. Alexander Ross– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Alexander Ross to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR139-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Jodi Grossblatt Saunders– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jodi Grossblatt Saunders to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR140-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Hamza E. Zgidou– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Hamza E. Zgidou to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR141-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Rev. Hyiwot Teshome– Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rev. Hyiwot Teshome to the Interfaith Advisory Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR142-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Teresa T. Murbach– Commission on Disabilities

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Teresa T. Murbach to the Commission on Disabilities.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR143-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Josiah D. Wheeler- Human Rights Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Josiah D. Wheeler to the Human Rights Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR144-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Jennifer Jones – SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Jennifer Jones to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as an appointee for the County Executive.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR145-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Hye Yeong Kwon– SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Hye Yeong Kwon to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as an appointee for the County Executive.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR146-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – David Norfolk, Jr.– SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing David Norfolk, Jr., to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as an appointee for the County Executive.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR147-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Jack Morris Powell– SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Jack Morris Powell to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as an appointee for the County Executive.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR148-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Greg Zudock– SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Greg Zudock to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as an appointee for the County Executive.

CR149-2026 - Introduced by Liz Walsh Short Title: Appointment – Meg Boyd – SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Meg Boyd to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as the appointee for the First Councilmanic District.

Status: Tabled

CR150-2026 - Introduced by Opel Jones Short Title: Appointment – Aftab Ahmed – SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Aftab Ahmed to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as the appointee for the Second Councilmanic District.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR151-2026 - Introduced by Christiana Rigby Short Title: Appointment – Hussnain Yaser – SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Hussnain Yaser to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as the appointee for the Third Councilmanic District.

Status: Withdrawn

CR152-2026 - Introduced by Deb Jung Short Title: Appointment – Doug Siglin – SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Doug Siglin to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as the appointee for the Fourth Councilmanic District.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR153-2026 - Introduced by David Yungmann Short Title: Appointment – Daniel Sweeney – SMART Data Center Task Force

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Daniel Sweeney to the SMART (Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology) Data Center Task Force as the appointee for the Fifth Councilmanic District.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR154-2026 - Introduced by Liz Walsh Short Title: Appointment – Liman (Julia) Zhu – Inspector General Advisory Board

Title: A RESOLUTION appointing Liman (Julia) Zhu to the Inspector General Advisory Board to fill a term ending on April 7, 2030.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

Reappointments

CR155-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – Antoine RJ Wright – Multimodal Transportation Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Antoine RJ Wright to the Multimodal Transportation Board.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR156-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – Joseph Dymek – Howard County Agricultural Preservation Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Joseph Dymek to the Howard County Agricultural Preservation Board.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR157-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – Chris Rhodes – Howard County Agricultural Preservation Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Chris Rhodes to the Howard County Agricultural Preservation Board.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR158-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – Leslie Bauer – Howard County Agricultural Preservation Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Leslie Bauer to the Howard County Agricultural Preservation Board.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

Financial

CB49-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Issuance, sale and delivery - $670,397 bonds - Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration

Title: AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $670,397 bonds, pursuant to a bond enabling law; providing that such bonds shall be general obligations of the County; authorizing the County Executive to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for or approve the final principal amounts, maturity schedules, interest rates and redemption provisions for such bonds, and other matters, details, forms, documents or procedures and to determine the method of sale of such bonds; providing for the disbursement of the proceeds of such bonds and for the levying of taxes to pay debt service on such bonds; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith. expires – 11/17/2026; extended – 12/22/2026; extended twice – 01/26/2027

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB50-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Issuance, sale and delivery – $150,000,000 consolidated public improvement bonds and $50,000,000 metropolitan district bonds

Title: AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $150,000,000 consolidated public improvement bonds and up to $50,000,000 metropolitan district bonds, pursuant to various bond enabling laws; providing that such bonds shall be general obligations of the County; authorizing the County Executive to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for or approve the final principal amounts, maturity schedules, interest rates and redemption provisions for such bonds, and other matters, details, forms, documents or procedures and to determine the method of sale of such bonds; providing for the disbursement of the proceeds of such bonds and for the levying of taxes to pay debt service on such bonds; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith. expires – 11/17/2026; extended – 12/22/2026; extended twice – 01/26/2027

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB51-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Issuance, sale and delivery – Refunding Bonds

Title: AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the issuance of Howard County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Refunding Bonds and Howard County, Maryland Metropolitan District Refunding Bonds; providing that such bonds shall be general obligations of the County; providing for the disbursement of the proceeds of such bonds and the levying of taxes to pay debt service on such bonds; providing for the private (negotiated) sale of such bonds; providing for an escrow deposit agreement and a continuing disclosure agreement; authorizing the County Executive to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for or approve the final principal amounts, maturity schedules, interest rates and redemption provisions for such bonds, the final list of refunded bonds, and certain other matters, details, forms, documents or procedures; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith. expires – 11/17/2026; extended – 12/22/2026; extended twice – 01/26/2027

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB52-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Credit for Day Care Providers and Additional Childcare Credits

Title: AN ACT for the purpose of repealing the current credit for day care provider, family day-care homes and group care centers and replacing the repealed credit with separate credits for certain day care providers and day care credits for large child care centers consistent with State law authority; and generally relating to property tax credits for real property owned by certain day care providers. expires – 11/17/2026; extended – 12/22/2026; extended twice – 01/26/2027

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB53-2026 - Introduced by The County Executive Co-sponsor(s) Opel Jones, Christiana Rigby, David Yungmann Short Title: Public Safety Officer Tax Credit – Retired Public Safety Officers

Title: AN ACT for the purpose of expanding the Property Tax Credit for real property owned by certain Public Safety Officers who have retired from a public safety agency in Howard County; amending the definition of Public Safety Officer; and generally relating to the Property tax credit for real property owned by certain Public Safety Officers. expires – 11/17/2026; extended – 12/22/2026; extended twice – 01/26/2027

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed as amended

General

CR159-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Supporting – Arts & Culture Plan

Title: A RESOLUTION supporting the Howard County Arts & Culture Plan; providing for the publication of the Plan; providing that the County Executive’s signature indicates support for the Plan.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CR160-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Approving BikeHoward 2026 and indicating support for bicycle-friendly community designation.

Title: A RESOLUTION approving BikeHoward 2026, the Howard County Bicycle Master Plan Update and indicating support for the County’s application to be designated a bicycle-friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CR161-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Establishing - Surplus School Use Committee

Title: A RESOLUTION establishing a Surplus School Use Committee to study the disposition of property located at the Howard County Public School System Central Office, located along Md. Route 108; providing for a certain public meeting; providing for the Committee’s membership, duties, and lifespan; setting certain deadlines; and generally relating to a Surplus School Use Committee

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CR162-2026 - Introduced by The Chair on behalf of the Council Short Title: Legislative Session – Changing Specified Date

Title: A RESOLUTION changing a legislative session date for the County Council of Howard County, Maryland.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB58-2026 - Introduced by Deb Jung Short Title: Grants – County Grant Agreements – Requirements – Grants Application Platform and Data Base - Established

Title: AN ACT renaming certain sections of the County Code; amending the County’s authority to award grants; adding conditions for the application and awarding of grants; establishing requirements for the application and awarding of grants for the purchase, construction, development, or redevelopment of real property; establishing a centralized grants application platform and database; and generally relating to grants. expires – 11/17/2026; extended – 12/22/2026; extended twice – 01/26/2027

Status: Tabled

CB59-2026 - Introduced by David Yungmann Short Title: Solar Collector Facilities - Temporary Hold

Title: AN ACT temporarily prohibiting issuance of certain approvals of development plans or building permits for solar energy facilities; require a public meeting with various agencies to discuss the new rules introduced by the Renewable Energy Certainty Act (HB1036) and the implications on Howard County government processes for reviewing solar energy facilities; provide a report to the County Council and County Executive explaining what County authority is preempted in HB1036 and what the County is permitted to require or adopt; and generally relating to solar energy facilities in Howard County. expires – 11/17/2026; extended – 12/22/2026; extended twice – 01/26/2027

Status: Tabled

CR190-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Extending term – Acting Director of Technology and Communication Services

Title: A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 304(c) of the Howard County Charter, extending the term of Sandra Tello as Acting Director of Technology and Communication Services

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CR191-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Extending term – Acting Chief of Police

Title: A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 304(c) of the Howard County Charter, extending the term of Antonio Thomas as Acting Chief of Police

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

General

CB48-2026 - Introduced by Christiana Rigby

Short Title: Clean Air Integrity Act

Title: AN ACT amending certain definitions; modifying certain establishments from exceptions to the prohibition on smoking in public places; making certain technical corrections; and generally relating to smoking in public places in Howard County expires – 09/14/2026; extended – 10/19/2026; extended twice – 11/23/2026

Status: Tabled

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:

Monday, October 10th CLOSED - Indigenous Peoples' Day

Tuesday, October 13th at 9 AM - Council Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, October 13th at 10 AM - Council Joint Meeting with Board of Education

Wednesday, October 14th at 10 AM - Council Special Meeting

Monday, October 19th at 7 PM - Legislative Public Hearing

Monday, October 26th at 10 AM - Legislative Work Session

Friday, October 30th at 9:45 AM - Council Special Meeting

Friday, October 30th at 10 AM - Special Legislative Wrap-Up