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The Howard County Commission for Women was established by statute in 1980 to promote the economic, social and political equality of women. The Commission has the authority to conduct studies, review progress, recommend action, and carry out activities to support this purpose. This may include:

  • Collecting, analyzing and disseminating information to assist in changing attitudes and eliminating discriminatory behavior

  • Studying conditions which demonstrate inequalities and unmet needs concerning women, issuing position papers, and recommending procedures or legislation to remedy them

  • Stimulating efforts to expand educational and employment opportunities for women

  • Promoting recognition of women’s accomplishments

  • Publicizing activities and services of interest to women

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Commission Information

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Meeting Schedule

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The Commission for Women meets on the third Wednesday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m. Meeting are currently being held virtually via Webex. To join the meeting:

Meeting link:
https://howardcountymd.webex.com/howardcountymd/j.php?MTID=m972e75eec04af5979f15ba445456b037

Meeting number:
2315 727 1469

Join from a video or application
Dial 23157271469@howardcountymd.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone
1-650-479-3207 Toll
Access code: 23157271469

Global call-in numbers
https://howardcountymd.webex.com/howardcountymd/globalcallin.php?MTID=md8decb7da5322eae64df656f06b4910b

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Board Members

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The Commission is comprised of twelve members, including one high school student, who are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. Current members are:

  • Jessica Epps, Chair
  • Jessica Nichols, Vice Chair
  • Sherine Hargrove, Recording Secretary
  • Hannah Chang, Student Commissioner
  • Shannon Taitt
  • Kristen Mahoney
  • Mae Beale
  • Homayara Aziz
  • Rhonda Jones
  • Michelle Henry, Acting Executive Secretary

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

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2024

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November 2024

October 2024

September 2024

April 2024

March 2024

February 2024

January 2024

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2023

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    December 2023

    • Meeting Cancelled

    November 2023

    October 2023

    • Meeting Cancelled

    September 2023

    August 2023

    • No Meeting-Summer Break

    July 2023

    • No Meeting-Summer Break

    June 2023

    May 2023

    April 2023

    March 2023

    February 2023

    January 2023

     

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      2022

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      2022 CFW Priorities

      December 13, 2022

      November 29, 2022

      October 23, 2022

      September 13, 2022

      March 8, 2022

      January 11, 2022

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      2021

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      November

      September

      June

      April

      March

      February

      January

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      2020

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      December

      • No Meeting

      November

      October

      September

      • No Meeting

      August

      • No Meeting

      July

      • No Meeting

      June 

      May

       

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