Greetings!

Welcome to my Special Legislative Newsletter, highlighting Council Resolution 63-2025 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

General

CR63-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Amendment – Howard County Board of Education Request - Interagency Commission on School Construction.Title: A RESOLUTION amending the Howard County Board of Education’s Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and Capital Improvement Program Request for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 for the purpose of submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction., as adopted by Council Resolution No. 151-2024, to account for additional funding; and generally relating to the Board of Education’s request to the Interagency Commission on School Construction.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

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:

Legislative Work Session: Monday, March 24th at 9:30 AM
Legislative Session: Monday, April 7th 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.