Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has released the following statement on the storm that impacted Howard County on October 31, 2019.

Howard County Government offices, courts, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

Tomorrow, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will attend “Trick or Treat on Main,” a Halloween event where trick-or-treaters of all ages collect treats from Ellicott City shops and restaurants on historic Main Street. The event is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with families encouraged to come early and stay late to explore the unique businesses in Ellicott City. The event will be both kid-friendly and dog-friendly.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the new Housing Opportunities Master Plan process and signed an Executive Order to form a Housing Opportunities Master Plan Task Force.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants with a disability and applicants who are a board or staff member of an agency providing services to persons with disabilities, to serve on the Commission on Disabilities. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of November 2019.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to announce new Housing Opportunities Master Plan process, which will include hiring an independent consultant to find potential approaches in housing, including ways to expand homeownership opportunities and ensure a sustainable future of housing in Howard County

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will light the George Howard Building purple in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month tonight and every night for the rest of October. Domestic violence harms nearly a third of women and nearly 20% of children. Since 1987, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month has been designated as an opportunity to raise awareness and promote resources for healing.

Wrestlers, age eight to 14, are invited to join Howard County’s Department of Recreation & Parks on Saturday, November 2, as it welcomes U.S. Olympic gold medalist wrestler Brandon Slay to its Gary J. Arthur Community Center for a pre-season wrestling clinic.

A Howard County construction project to extend public sewer to 3222 and 3226 Boones Lane in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Monday, October 28. The project involves the installation of approximately 107 linear feet of eight-inch sewer main, a four-foot diameter manhole and water and sewer house connections. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late November.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has issued the following statement on HCPSS’s Health Fund deficit: “The County was just informed of the HCPSS audit concern, which appears to be primarily driven by an unanticipated claims spike that exceeded actuarial projections by $10.2 million and a policy decision by HCPSS to provide $3.3 million unbudgeted employee benefit credits, per the superintendent’s memo. We feel it is appropriate for HCPSS to review its practices that resulted in the deficit in the Health and Dental Fund and develop a workable plan to address the deficit.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball pre-filed legislation to convey 2.63 acres of land to the State of Maryland as part of the widening of Maryland Route 32 from Linden Church Road to Interstate 70. The conveyance of this property to the State will assist in accelerating the critical work to widen Route 32 within this corridor.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball pre-filed legislation that would raise the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco products and electronic smoking devices (also known as “e-cigarettes” or “vaping” devices) from 18 to 21 in Howard County. This bill will also amend what constitutes proof of age to purchase tobacco or electronic smoking devices.

A Howard County repair project in the vicinity of 3812 New Cut Road in Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin on or about Friday, October 25. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late July 2020.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Office of Human Trafficking Prevention to hold the second annual Howard County conference on November 8, 2019, to highlight efforts to identify, eliminate and prevent sexual and labor trafficking in our region.

On Saturday, October 19, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join the Department of Community Resources and Services and its Office on Aging and Independence in hosting “Master Aging: Engage, Educate, Inspire,” a reimagination of the 50+ EXPO, which has been the premier event for older adults in Howard County for 20 years.

Howard County's Department of Public Works Bureau of Environmental Services submitted its annual Community Rating System recertification to the National Flood Insurance Program.

On Friday, October 18, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and other Howard County leaders will gather for a vigil and wreath laying to honor the memory and legacy of the late United States Representative Elijah Cummings.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced major updates to the Howard County Forest Conservation Act, which had not been updated since the 1990s, to bring it into compliance with state law and strengthen environmental regulation.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works to hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 24, to present plans to restore approximately 1,300 linear feet of the Carrolls Branch and 700 linear feet of two unnamed tributaries, and to restore and create approximately 4.76 acres of primarily forested wetland ecosystem in the area.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the county. To meet the growing demand, Howard County’s Department of Recreation & Parks is adding six pickleball courts to Alpha Ridge Park.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to make announce major updates to the Howard County Forest Conservation Act, to bring it into compliance with state law and strengthen environmental regulation.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the Howard County Economic Development Authority and Howard County Chamber of Commerce to host the inaugural Howard County Small Business Summit, drawing 161 attendees representing 145 businesses.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants interested in serving on the Public Works Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 15, 2019.