@HoCoGovExec

Official Twitter for Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.

 Ellicott City, Maryland
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Joined April 2015
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We have confirmed that a 2.5 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Howard County in the Columbia/Savage area per the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Police and Fire are aware of the situation and are surveying for any potential damage. Please only call 911 in the event of an emergency.
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We’re now on day 17 of this federal shutdown. That’s 17 days for tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors without their usual pay and resources. I joined federal workers at @HoCoGovExec's Federal Worker Resource Fair today to meet with them firsthand, and announce that 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. We will leave no one behind in Maryland.
Governor Wes Moore speaking at mic

ALT Governor Wes Moore speaking at mic

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PARKING UPDATE: Parking restrictions along Main Street, Maryland Avenue, Lot D, and Lot E in Historic Ellicott City have been lifted.
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WEATHER UPDATE: The @NWS_BaltWash has CANCELLED the Flood Watch for Howard County. The Flash Flood Warnings for East Central Howard County and Southeastern Howard County are still in effect at this time.
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ALERT: Howard County Police are shutting down Main Street in Historic Ellicott City due to significant rainfall and reported water starting to appear on the roadway. The Outdoor Tone Alert System has been activated. If you are in Historic Ellicott City, please seek higher ground immediately.
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Thanks to @HoCoGovExec for declaring the third Thursday of March as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! We're grateful to each of our nearly 50 crossing guards who ensure every day that children are safe going to and returning from school.
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.@HoCoGovExec invites federal govt' employees to join him tomorrow, 2/4, 6:30 pm at @HowardCC for a public forum to talk openly, share experiences & gather resources surrounding President Trump administration’s buyout proposal. To RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…. For ?s abt this evt, contact Vikki Garcia at 410-313-2128 or email [email protected].
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Today, @MD_Labor Secretary Portia Wu was thrilled to join @hocogovexec Dr. Calvin Ball and @MdPublicSchools's Tracy Kyttle in speaking with 250 students from @HCPSS about the tremendous opportunities that apprenticeship offers. #NAW2024
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Lord Mayor James Geoghegan welcomed Dr Calvin Ball and a delegation from Howard County, Maryland, USA to the Mansion House this afternoon. Had a good conversation about connections and collaborations between our two countries.
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COLUMBIA MALL: One person is deceased after being shot during an altercation inside the mall. There are no indications of an active shooter at this time. Will update.
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.@HoCoGovExec announces expansion of @LiveGreenHoward free LED light bulb exchange program, where #HoCoMD residents can now visit any @HoCo_Library branch to exchange used incandescent & CFL bulbs for up to 4 new LED bulbs, while supplies last. Learn more howardcountymd.gov/News02202….
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Just three weeks after Academy 48 graduated as HCPD's largest academy class in 31 years, @HoCoGovExec and Chief Gregory Der welcomed the 20 recruits of Academy 49 for their first day. These recruits will go through a seven-month training academy before graduation.
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“We celebrate you because you continuously find new ways to serve and you epitomize what it means to lead from the front” @GovWesMoore awarding @HoCoGovExec with the MACo Past President Award #MACoCon
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With overnight temperatures forecasted to dip below freezing, the CODE BLUE issued yesterday, November 28th, has been EXTENDED today, November 29th, for Howard County. If you are in need of shelter, call Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center at (410) 531-6677 for assistance.
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As announced on Sunday during #HoCoMD #VeteransDay celebration, @HoCoGovExec has committed $1M to begin construction of the Howard County Veterans Monument, located at @HoCoRec Bailey Park in #ColumbiaMD on land donated by The Howard Hughes Corporation. howardcountymd.gov/News11132…

A New Dawn for Heroes: Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Dedicates $1 Million to Veterans...

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President of MACo @HoCoGovExec being presented with the Key to the City for the town of Ocean City @OCMaryland it’s all happening at #MACoCon #AnotherMACoMoment
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch, with the threat of Flash Flooding from noon until 8pm today. Rounds of slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into this evening. A few inches of rain is possible in a short amount of time as a result.
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We're so excited to welcome @BaltCoExec and @HoCoGovExec as Chair and Vice Chair of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board for fiscal year 2024. We thank all the BRTB members for their dedicated service to communities across the region! Learn more at baltometro.org/brtb-fy24
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Due to the smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting into our area causing Code Red air quality conditions, all Howard County-sponsored outdoor activities for today, Thursday, June 29, are CANCELLED.
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MACo’s Board of Directors is in beautiful @HoCoGov for our retreat hosted by our President & @HoCoGovExec Calvin Ball, learning about county sites, attractions, and initiatives. First up, the incomparable outdoor concert venue, @MerriweatherPP
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