Thursday, May 9, 2013
A poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press reports that state and local government fare well as public opinion of federal government declines.
How do you feel about Howard County Government? Chances are that if you like a majority of those surveyed by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press then your answer is "pretty good." A poll released last month found that 63 percent of those surveyed looked favorably on their local governments. That percentage is roughly unchanged from last year when the group conducted a similar survey. State governments are enjoying similar public approval with 57 percent of those surveyed saying they look favorably upon their state governments—a five-point increase over last year. Meanwhile, public opinion of the federal government decreased by five points to 28 percent—the lowest point ever in a Pew poll, according to the center. The …
Monday, November 5, 2012
One long-time media professional is joining the administration's staff as two members leave to take new jobs.
Former WBAL News Director Mark Miller is coming to Howard County to join the administration as the new press secretary, managing the Office of Public Information. “I am thrilled to have someone with Mark’s media experience join the County,” County Executive Ken Ulman said in a statement released Monday. “Mark understands firsthand how critically important effective communication is, and he is extremely well-versed in both the old and new world media.” Miller, who will begin Nov. 7, joins the county administration as Director of Public Communication Kevin Enright leaves government to join the University of Maryland’s School of Medicine. Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs David Nitkin will take on additional duties as the Director …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Patch recommends the best ways to keep in touch with the most up-to-the-minute information regarding Hurricane Sandy.
Stay safe. Stay inside. Stay informed. The first two are on you. The last one is up to us reporters and scores of county and state employees working overtime. Come Sunday evening—when Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall in Maryland—the question on everybody's mind will be "how is this storm affecting my neighborhood, my friends and my family?" That's where Twitter and Facebook will come into play. In Howard County, the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services plans to post a lot of information online; tips to stay safe, pictures of damage and updates on the recovery efforts. Of course, the Howard County Government is connected. Local government officials said they will be updating residents throughout the storm, …
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
The longtime servant of Howard County died Tuesday morning.
Longtime Howard County Administrator and County Executive for nine months William "Ned" Eakle died Tuesday morning after falling ill at the age of 86, according to a statement released by Howard County. Eakle, who lived in Elkridge, started working as the county administrator in 1977 and served for nine months in 1986 as interim county executive after J. Hugh Nichols left office before his term expired. Current Howard County Executive Ken Ulman said Eakle's loss will be felt. "He was a frequent visitor to county offices and was famous for his warm smile and great sense of humor," Ulman said in the statement. "I want to express my deepest condolences to Ned’s wife, Agnes, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will miss him…
Monday, July 23, 2012
The county executive will invite resident to ask him questions Monday night.
Do you have an issue you wish county government would resolve? Or is there something great it’s already doing, and you want to shine a light on it? Tonight (Monday) is your chance. County Executive Ken Ulman is holding his sixth annual public forum, where six county department heads will join him. The event starts at 7 p.m. and is at the Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, at 6692 Cedar Ln. Last year, the forum started a county-wide discussion on the diversity of the Howard County school board. Tell us your questions for Ulman in our comment section too. What issues would YOU like to see raised? Elkridge Patch Editor Elizabeth Janney will be covering the event and reporting on what she hears. Are you on Twitter? Use the hashtag #…
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
And You Say He's Just a Friend ... of Ken.
Who knew Ken Ulman was down? As in, you know, cool. A May 10 fundraising event for the county executive will feature rapper/dj Biz Markie. If you’re a parent, you may be familiar with his appearances on the music-heavy children’s show Yo Gabba Gabba. If you’re like me, the first thing you thought was: “Yooooou got what I need, but you say he’s just a friend, you say he’s just a friend …” from his 1989 top-ten hit, “Just a Friend.” According to Rachael Rice of Rice Consulting, which is handling Ulman’s fundraising, “the host of the event knew [Markie] and thought it would be fun.” The invitation, which Patch noticed on HoCo Rising, also lists Kevin Liles, former president of record label Def Jam Recordings, as a special guest. Def Jam …
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Heads of government will discuss how their offices would be affected by the additional financial burden of teacher pension costs.
In a letter to employees two weeks ago, County Executive Ken Ulman said pay cuts and layoffs were in Howard County’s future if the governor’s plan to shift some of the cost of teacher pensions to the counties was instituted. This morning, heads of the county departments that would see those cuts will join Ulman at an event dubbed the “Stop the Shift” rally. According to a statement from the executive’s office, the leaders will talk about the programs that “could be on the budget ‘chopping block.’” The gathering is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the the Harper’s Choice Village Center Courtyard, 5485 Harpers Farm Road in Columbia. In addition to Ulman, are Howard County Police Chief William McMahon, Department of Fire and Rescue Services Chief …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The governor's proposal for moving teacher pension costs from the state to the counties was the focus of a Feb. 21 hearing.
The Howard County Delegation heard from 36 people in Ellicott City on Tuesday on state and local issues. More than any other issue, citizens mentioned concern over Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to shift teacher pensions from the state to the county. County Executive Ken Ulman has opposed the proposal, and his constituents followed suit at the Feb. 21 hearing. Council Chair Mary Kay Sigaty testified on behalf of the council: "With county resources already stretched very thinly, this will be an obligation impossible to meet...We cannot absorb the additional cost of the pension shift without significantly impacting critical services that our residents need including police, the human services and public works." Here’s what the …
Monday, February 20, 2012
Trash will be picked up, some recreation facilities will be open, and you still have to pay the parking meters.
Howard County government offices, senior centers, courts and the animal shelter will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents' Day, but some services and facilities will be available, according to a statement from county officials. Regular trash and recycling serves will operate as scheduled, and the landfill will be open. Howard Transit and Connect-a-Ride will operate on their regular weekday schedules. County parks and indoor recreation facilities, including the Gary J. Arthur and North Laurel community centers, the Roger Carter Recreation Center and the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, will be open. The Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center and the Robinson Nature Center will be closed. All parking regulations and fees will be in effect. …
Veterans and members of the military invited to learn more about resources available to them and their families.
Veterans and members of the military who would like to learn more about the resources available to them and their families, share issues of concern or talk about unmet needs, are invited to meet with members of Howard County’s Commission for Veterans and Military Families on Monday, February 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting at the Howard County Library’s Central Branch, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia, is free and open to the public. The commission was formed early last year by Howard County Executive Ken Ulman and the Howard County Council to help ensure that the issues of the county’s veterans and military families are addressed effectively and efficiently, according to a statement from the group. The commission advises the …
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