Ever find yourself confused about what's happening in local government? It can be tough to stay on top of local legislation and politics so I have put together this snapshot to make you look like a local pro without having to do all the homework.
The School System Budget Review Committee was created on July 8, 2016, when the Howard County Council adopted CR88-2016. All meetings of this Committee are open to the public.
In 2016, the County Council held special legislative sessions on legislation related to Downtown Columbia including the Tax-Increment Financing bills, low and moderate income housing bills, the Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement (DRRA), and more.
The Liquor Board duties include issuing and revoking licenses to sell alcoholic beverages and assuring adherence to Maryland laws and the county's rules and regulations pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
The Howard County Charter and Code empower the County Council to adopt maps dividing the County into various zoning districts, each of which has certain regulations that govern the development and use of land within the district.