March 20, 2020
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Scott Peterson, Director of Communications, Office of Public Information, 202-277-9412
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Yesterday, the Maryland General Assembly approved $8.25 million in the state budget for the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan. The amount includes $250,000 granted in a local bond bill for sidewalks in historic downtown.
“In times of uncertainty, this is welcome news,” said County Executive Calvin Ball. “These funds are critical to moving our Safe and Sound Plan forward and will allow us to create a more resilient and sustainable Ellicott City. I’m thankful for Del. Courtney Watson, Senator Katie Fry Hester, Senator Guy Guzzone, and our entire state delegation that has worked tirelessly to advocate for Ellicott City.”
Ball testified multiple times during the legislative session this year to explain the Safe and Sound Plan and highlight the economic importance of historic Ellicott City. The granted funds will allow multiple flood mitigation projects to move forward. Since taking office, Ball has worked with partners at the state and federal level to secure more than $16 million in funding for Ellicott City.