'Bolder, Brighter Future' Lies Ahead For Howard County: Executive Calvin Ball

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — In his annual State of the County address, Howard County Calvin Ball stated the county is strong and on the road toward a "bolder, brighter future."

During his briefing, Ball provided updates on meeting the requirements of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and HoCo Climate Forward 2024. He also announced plans for keeping the community safe and healthy, expanding amenities in East Columbia, Elkridge and North Laurel, and taking major steps to strengthen the county’s infrastructure and economy.

“Howard County is a national model as one of the best places to live, work, play, grow and thrive because of our impactful investments that produce innovative community progress,” Ball said. “We innovate. We lead. Every effort, investment and achievement we celebrate is not just a goal for tomorrow. It’s our reality that we create today. The work we do is for your families, your neighbors and the generations of Howard Countians to come. The bridges we build connect us and the partnerships we forge strengthen us.”

View Ball's speech here.