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 [email protected]. The next Legislative Session will be Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00 PM (meetings will be held in person and virtually). 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 [email protected]. 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 2022
Howard County Council Chairpersons
Chair: Councilmember Opel Jones, District 2
Vice-Chair: Councilmember Christiana Rigby, District 3

Zoning Board
Chair: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4
Vice-Chair: Councilmember Liz Walsh, District 1

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 Liz Walsh, District 1
     Alternate: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

National Associations of Counties
Representative: Councilmember Liz Walsh, District 1
      Alternate: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4
Council-Related Legislation
Howard County Council Legislation

Unless otherwise noted, the following legislation is introduced by the Chairperson at the request of the County Executive.
Legislative Wrap Up
Appointments
 
Council Resolution 104-2022 - A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Barbara Lynn Darley to the Public Works Board. (No expiration)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Approved

Council Resolution 105-2022 - A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Victoria
A. Myles to the Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board. (No expiration)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Approved
 
Council Resolution 106-2022 - A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Elke Pieters to the Commission on Disabilities. (No expiration)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Approved
 
Council Resolution 107-2022 - A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Gina Santoro to the Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board. (No expiration)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Approved
 
Reappointments
 
Council Resolution 108-2022 - A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Antonia
B. Watts to the Board of Library Trustees. (No expiration)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Approved
 
 
Financial
 
Council Resolution 109-2022 - A RESOLUTION approving the terms and conditions of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement by and between Howard County, Maryland and certain entities that will provide renewable energy to the County pursuant to a certain Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement to abate certain County personal property tax. (No expiration)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Passed
 
Council Resolution 110-2022 - A RESOLUTION approving the terms and conditions of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement by and between Howard County, Maryland, Clear View Farm LLC, and various Solar Power entities regarding the construction and operation of a solar array located on the property known as Clear View Farm in compliance with a certain Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement. (No expiration)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Passed as Amended
 
Council Resolution 111-2022 - A RESOLUTION approving the terms and conditions of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement by and between the Howard County, Maryland, Triple Creek Farm Properties LLC, and various Solar Power entities regarding the construction and operation of a solar array located on the property known as Triple Creek Farm in compliance with a certain Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement. (No expiration)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Passed as Amended
 
General
 
Council Bill 48-2022 - AN ACT to establish an LGBTQIA+ Commission; providing for the membership of the Commission; providing for the purpose and duties of the Commission; providing for the method of appointment and staff; requiring certain meetings and certain reports; providing the expiration dates of the terms of the initial members of the Commission; and generally relating to the LGBTQIA+ Commission. (Expires 9/13/22; 10/18/2022 if extended; or 11/22/22 if extended twice)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Passed as Amended

Council Bill 49-2022 - AN ACT to establish La Alianza Latina Commission; providing for the membership of the Commission; providing for the purpose and duties of the Commission; providing for the method of appointment and staff; requiring certain meetings and certain reports; providing the expiration dates of the terms of the initial members of the Commission; and generally relating to La Alianza Latina Commission. (Expires 9/13/22; 10/18/2022 if extended; or 11/22/22 if extended twice)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Passed as Amended
 
Council Resolution 112-2022 - A RESOLUTION adopting the 2022 Howard County Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan. (No expiration)
My Vote: Yes
Status: Passed as Amended
 
Council Bill 50-2022 - Introduced by Deb Jung - AN ACT amending the Howard County Code to require newly appointed members of the Howard County Board of Appeals to complete certain land use training courses as a condition of their appointment; and generally relating to the Howard County Board of Appeals. (Expires 9/13/22; 10/18/2022 if extended; or 11/22/22 if extended twice)
My Vote: No
Status: 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:

  • Council Legislative Public Hearing: Monday, September 19th at 7 PM
  • Council Legislative Work Session: Friday, September 23rd at 1 PM

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

Can't attend a meeting but still want to stay involved? You can stream the Council's sessions online and click on the meeting you would like to watch. The Council's sessions are also streamed in real time on this website.