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September 2020 Edition
Both Howard County and the State of Maryland are making steady progress in recovering from COVID-19. Hospital numbers at the State and local level remain low and we are now in Stage 3 of reopening - another critical step for businesses, displaced workers and our state and local economies. I appreciate that Howard County has been following the State's reopening stages for the past several months, allowing our businesses to maintain competitiveness with other counties.

Despite our progress, I remain concerned about both county tax revenue and the state dollars that fund a significant portion of our school system and other essential local services. Many of our neighbors and local businesses are still suffering so please join me in looking after them and continuing to do what you can to move us to a full recovery.

This month's newsletter includes valuable information on the election, development, legislation and other important county activities. Continue to receive up-to-date announcements regarding reopening efforts in Howard County here. You can also like my Facebook Page for District 5 news and announcements. Please share our newsletter and encourage others to sign up so they can stay apprised of what is happening around the community. 

David Yungmann
Howard County Council, District 5
Legislation

As the County Council returns from August recess, it is actively engaged in new legislative efforts. The link below directs you to the page on the County Council website where you can find all Howard County legislation being considered.

A public hearing is held on every bill, resolution or other legislative action. This is the opportunity for you to make your views known to the Council. It is critical that council members hear from the public so please consider testifying on legislation that is of interest to you.

As we wrapped up FY2020, the Council passed several amendments to the county Charter, which will now appear on the November ballot for public referendum. A sample ballot for your reference can be viewed at this link. The infographic below serves as a resource for your 2020 General Election questions.
Please be sure to check the link to the full calendar for any date or time changes that may be necessary due to scheduling during the continued stay at home order.
Upcoming Pre-Submission Community Meetings:

Project: Patuxent Mitigation Bank
Proposed Request: Ecological restoration project located in Woodbine, MD
Proposed Location: 2551 and 2570 Florence Road
Meeting Information: October 1, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual (meeting link not available at this time)
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Project: Ten Oaks Solar
Proposed Request: Commercial solar facility
Proposed Location: Between 3952 and 3970 Ten Oaks Rd, Glenelg
Meeting Information: October 5, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Location: Virtual

click here to read more => District 5 Development Web Page

The long awaited reopening of the Triadelphia Bridge over Route 32 was completed on September 3, 2020. Click the MDOT logo to the right for more details on the full Route 32 project.
Recognizing Howard County Scholars
 
Comcast NBCUniversal awarded approximately $95,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year to 38 Maryland students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses.

Congratulations to Howard County recipients Julianna Dibert from Glenelg Country School and Ellen Li from Mt. Hebron High School.



Make sure you are counted!

The deadline for completion of the 2020 Census is September 30, 2020. If you have not yet completed this important information for your household, please go to this link to submit yours today!
Howard Community College...
More Than A College Degree

Did you know that Howard Community College offers continuing education classes for residents who may not be pursuing a college degree? Continuing education classes are designed with professional, personal, and creative development in mind.

Check out more information here.
BGE Strongly Urges Customers to Take Advantage of Flexible Payment Options and Energy Assistance in Advance of End of Moratorium on Service Terminations. Read more here.
COVID-19 Coronavirus County Government Updates and the Latest News

Howard County has updated the COVID-19 Dashboard . Stay informed.
Councilman Yungmann | dyungmann@howardcountymd.gov 
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