June 2, 2020
Media Contact:
Scott Peterson, Director of Communications, Office of Public Information, 202-277-9412
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – County Executive Calvin Ball joined a youth-led demonstration this afternoon and released the following statement:
“Today, I joined Howard County residents for a peaceful demonstration to demand justice for the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the many others whose names we'll never know. As a County Executive, and as a father, I am frustrated with the clear inequity that continues to exist in our society. It is easy to identify the problems and causes, but the part that eternally eludes us is the solution.
The youth-led demonstration today had many calls to action and we must all work together to create the change we seek. Now, it is more important than ever that residents have the opportunity for their voices to be heard, the freedom to peacefully protest and organize, and the ability to demand we do better as a community.
As a county that prides itself on inclusion and civility, it remains our responsibility to collaborate, encourage and create an open dialogue to improve race-relations and institute changes that improve the quality of life for not only current, but future generations. Change will only come locally if we work to encourage our friends and neighbors to do the same.
I stand firm with our community and every person working to build a better future in Howard County, the State of Maryland, and in our country.”