Slow down, friends. Speed cameras in school zones got a boost last night.

***Bystander Training with ACLU TONIGHT*** Tuesday, 6/24, 6-7:30pm. Learn what to do if you ever witness 🧊 activity. Link: aclu-md.zoom.us/j/89962791277

Read all about it! 🗞️ In our latest newsletter, we respond to the underfunding of HCPSS and share D1’s latest legislation, upcoming meetings, and fun events like OEC Pride and Juneteenth to kick off the summer.

D1’s newest legislation 𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝟳𝟮 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙨 as needed. You can share your support for this legislation by emailing [email protected] asking Councilmembers to 𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚 ‘𝙮𝙚𝙨’ 𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝘽𝟱𝟭.

Tomorrow is the first day of the new OEC farmer’s market! 9am-1pm every Saturday until October 25th.

Great news! Three for three of our bills passed last night.🎉

We 💚 the Green Bin Program!✨🌱 Starting in April, 10,000 more homes can access curbside food waste bins. Go to FeedTheGreenBin.Org to see if your address is included yet.

Thank you @lizwalshhoco.bsky.social for sponsoring CB10 and the council for unanimously passing this law. CB10 allows the County government right of first refusal to purchase mobile parks and motels, which can be a tool to increase our affordable housing stock apps.howardcountymd.gov/olis/PrintSu...

🚨 POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD VACANCIES 🚨 The County Executive seeking applicants for the Police Accountability Board. Open positions are representing Districts 1 and 2. Qualifications, application details, and more can be found here: howardcountymd.gov/News022825

What I said Monday night as we still were counting votes against CB11: If it does end up being 3-2, this tremendous effort will be no different than so many other environment-minded bills this Council has considered and voted on in our last six-plus years.🧵

Backwater Books is spreading the love in old Ellicott City! ✨🩷 📚 Bring a book to swap, write on a notecard or paper the reason you like the book you brought, and take home a new book. Full event details here: backwaterbooks.com/event/2025-02-14/singles-night-book-swap

Support the Elkridge Heritage Society at Daniels Restaurant and Open Air Bar this Thursday, 1/30 starting at 4:30pm. A donation from food purchased will go to Elkridge Heritage Society, and you can participate in their silent auction and/or raffle! 5854 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075

Tax season’s here! Did you know you can file for FREE with Direct File? Created by the Biden-Harris Administration, this program lets eligible Americans file online directly with the IRS. No fees, no stress. Get on it! directfile.irs.gov

Could you survive on $290/wk? Could you find a place to live? Could you eat? That's how much a worker making federal minimum wage, $7.25/hr, makes each week before tax. That's if they can work a 40 hour week.

𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙪 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 31! ✨ Professionals with relevant experience are encouraged to apply for the Inspector General Advisory Board. Details, qualifications, and application here: bit.ly/ig-advisory-app Email questions to [email protected] or call 410-313-2001.

On the agenda for the Council’s discussion today at 10:30am: - ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) - Updates on the Climate Forward Plan - Goals for new building electrification and building codes Watch virtually here: bit.ly/watch-cc Or in person at the George Howard Building.

January 30th, 4:30-7:30pm is the County’s 2025 Transportation Open House. Attendees will have the opportunity to comment on the County's overall transportation priorities and specific projects. Location: 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Laurel MD 20723

More coverage, this morning from @thebaltimorebanner.com: Local supervillain Don Reuwer and Howard County’s own Department of Planning and Zoning doing their utmost best to put on a real-life Christmas Carol horror show at the old Browns Motel. What’s fifteen or so families out in the cold. Pshaw.

Local supervillain Don Reuwer and Howard County’s own Department of Planning and Zoning doing their utmost best to put on a real-life Christmas Carol horror show at the old Browns Motel. What’s fifteen or so families out in the cold three weeks before Christmas. Pshaw.

Class is in session! ⚡Join us Tuesday, December 10 for a lunch-and-learn session of Why Electrify! In just 60 minutes, you’ll learn all about what it means to go electric means and how it can benefit you, your family, and your community. Register for free today: whyelectrifydecember.splashthat.com