Keeping Up with Christiana!
Welcome to our March Newsletter! This month, we celebrate Women's History Month here in Howard County and around the world. In the United States, we recently celebrated monumental gains by women in the 2018 elections. Both in Howard County and across the country, women are continuing to gain representation and voice, not only in government, but in a multitude of fields and professions.

Later this month, Howard County will honor three women with an induction into the Howard County Women's Hall of Fame (see details below). I look forward to congratulating and recognizing these women, along with the countless women that have pushed our county forward and made our community a better place to live over the years.
As we move into warmer Spring weather, please don't hesitate to contact our office if you are experiencing any issues in your community or would just like to get in touch to say hello! We are here to help with your concerns and listen to your feedback. Wishing you a safe and healthy March!

Yours in service,
Christiana Mercer Rigby
Councilwoman, District 3



March 2019
Council Updates
The County Council introduced legislation for this month on Monday, March 4.

I was proud to introduce several bills this month with my colleagues, including legislation that will strengthen scenic road protections (CB11), repeal Howard County's mobile home site rental tax (CB8), and support the County's lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration over NextGen flight patterns out of BWI (CR36).

Upcoming Council Dates
March 18, 7:00pm, Public Hearing

March 25, 10:00am, Work Session

April 1, 7:00pm, Legislative Session

April 8, 8:30am, Joint Meeting with Board of Ed

April 8, 2:00pm, Monthly Meeting

Upcoming Community Events
If there are any community events that you would like us to include in upcoming newsletters, please email ffacchine@howardcountymd.gov with the event information.
Upcoming District 3 Pre-Submission Meetings
Name : Stayton Drive
Address : 8106 Stayton Drive
Mtg Date : March 27, 2019 at 6:00pm
Mtg Location : Savage Branch Library
Units : 0
Planned Use : Adding 38,331 square foot addition to existing warehouse
Job Opportunities

  • Congressman Elijah Cummings will be hosting his annual Job Fair on Monday, April 1st at Morgan State University. The Job Fair will host dozens of employers and resources for people on the job market. You can find more details here.

  • The Howard County Office of Veterans and Military Families will be hosting their annual celebration and resource fair on Monday, April 8 at the RCF Student Services Building at Howard Community College. You can find more details here.

North Laurel Community Meeting
The North Laurel Community Advocates recently reached out to Councilwoman Mercer Rigby and County Executive Ball requesting a meeting to discuss concerns they have related to development in the area.

Councilwoman Mercer Rigby and the County Administration welcome the opportunity to engage in a conversation with the larger community about general concerns, including traffic, walkability, storm water management, etc., that currently exist in the area (which includes Kings Contrivance, Emerson, Savage, and North Laurel). There will be a brief introduction to some of the County departments followed by an opportunity to provide comment. Please feel free to join us!

North Laurel Community Meeting
Thursday, March 14th, 2019 from 7pm-9pm
Hammond Middle School – Cafeteria
8110 Aladdin Dr., Laurel, MD 20723

Howard EcoWorks Alternative Spring Break
Howard EcoWorks is offering an Alternative Spring Break to Howard County residents between the ages of 16 - 25! Alternative Spring Break is an opportunity to help the environment and give back to your local community this spring.

You can find more details and apply here, or contact Brooke Abercrombie at 443-518-7668
Want to Get in Touch?
Christiana Mercer Rigby
Councilwoman, District 3

crigby@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-2001
Colette Gelwicks
Special Assistant

cgelwicks@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-2421
Felix Facchine
District Aide

ffacchine@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-3108
Please feel free to contact us by email or phone. Plus, you can stay up-to-date with Christiana by following us on social media, where we post daily updates on events, county news, legislative priorities, and Christiana's activity! Don't miss out on any District 3 news!