The County Council serves as the legislative branch of county government. The District Office assists with county-related issues or concerns of residents or businesses. For questions about schools, state highways and active zoning cases, contact information is provided below.
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.
This page allows access to public information from the County Council; including annual reports, archived meeting recordings, meeting minutes, and requests for public records under the Maryland Public Information Act.
Howard County’s citizens are protected and governed by the County’s Charter and laws, as well as a variety of regulations and rules adopted by the local government. These complementary standards and guidelines provide a framework for protecting people and resources in our County.
David Yungmann has represented District 5 on the Howard County Council since 2018. He is one of five council members re-elected to a second term and is the sole Republican. In addition to serving on the County Council, he is a Realtor with his team based in Ellicott City.