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A photo of County Executive Calvin Ball getting ready to sign legislation establishing the county's new flag.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Signs New County Flag into Law

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05/7/2025

With the Howard County Council formally adopting Howard County’s new flag with the passage of Council Bill 22-2025, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed legislation establishing the new flag.

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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Members for Design Advisory Panel

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Howard County Releases Draft “HoCo By Design” General Plan Update

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County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Applicants for New Landmark Land Preservation Program, in Partnership with Howard County Conservancy

Press Release 11/2/2022

Route 1 Corridor

Howard County Executive Ball Announces Applications Now Being Accepted for Route 1 Tax Credit Program

Press Release 09/6/2022

cemetery

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Applicants for Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board

Press Release 08/19/2022

Meeting room for Boards and Commissions

Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Planning Board

Press Release 04/6/2022

ECWMP lower main rendering

Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan Earns Competitive Award for Innovative Excellence

Press Release 10/22/2021

Meeting room for Boards and Commissions

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Applicants for Historic Preservation Commission

Press Release 07/29/2021

Virtual Meeting

Howard County Will Host Public Meeting on Historic Courthouse Redevelopment

Press Release 07/1/2021

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