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Howard County Council members are asking some tough questions about the ambitious lakefront library project. But there are answers.
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"Boyd noted she’s an outsider and said they were unhappy with her efforts to engage w/ previously overlooked parts of the community, which is increasingly diverse."
BREAKING: Columbia Association board accepts resignation of CEO Lakey Boyd, ending months of rancor thebaltimorebanner.com/howar…
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There’s sometimes a tension b/n the values that everyone loves to talk about in Columbia vs the ‘let’s roll our sleeves up & get dirty’ & have those tough, courageous conversations. Lakey, to many people’s delight, is not just here talking the lip service - she’s doing the work.
Columbia leaders show support for Columbia Association CEO Lakey Boyd as rumors swirl about her job security. trib.al/VBAFz0F
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The elected directors of the Columbia Association in Howard County have determined that the organization’s CEO has no right to appeal an annual evaluation that she says contains wildly conflicting accounts of her performance. baltimorefishbowl.com/storie…
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My reporting has received some criticism in some circles, but here's a video posted today that supports the premise that CA Board members are widely discussing replacing Lakey Boyd with Nina Basu @macsmom youtu.be/KH8lAgNY564
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The mother of all personnel matters is brewing at the top of what is essentially Maryland’s second-largest city, a planned community where residents aspire to live up to the ideals of visionary founder James Rouse. baltimorefishbowl.com/storie…
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To have a sitting Councilmember endorse me is not something I take lightly at all. I am very pleased to receive Dr. Jones' endorsement and appreciate his courage. ✊🏾🖤
#OurMovement #OurMoment #OurFuture #HowardCountyMD #HoCoMD
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We are pleased to share the results from today’s CDC endorsement meeting. Congratulations to all the endorsed candidates!
#MDPolitics #HoCoMD
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Backed with funding from the county government, @the3rdinc’s founder says the model could help lift women of color-owned businesses in other cities as well. @MissZippy1 reports:
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Meet @Felix4HoCo -- the only out LGBTQ+ candidate running for Howard County (MD) Democratic Central Committee in a field of 45. stevecharing.blogspot.com/20…
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We encourage everyone to get involved in your village board and CA Board of Directors elections this month. You can learn more about the process at ColumbiaAssociation.org/vote or reach out to your village for details.
Q&A articles with the candidates for the @ColumbiaAssn Board of Directors are now posted! Learn more about your neighbors running to represented you on CA.
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Thank you @TheMerriPost for highlighting Patuxent Commons - a new project in Columbia, MD. Together with @HCASociety, we are working to help address the housing needs of adults with disabilities through a supportive community for people of all ages, abilities and incomes.
Just in time for Monday's hearing before the @HoCoCouncil, @TheMerriPost has an excellent piece today about Patuxent Commons and CR29, the legislation that's critical for Patuxent Commons to advance. Please plan to join us Monday night! Details here: courbanize.com/projects/patu…
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Just in time for Monday's hearing before the @HoCoCouncil, @TheMerriPost has an excellent piece today about Patuxent Commons and CR29, the legislation that's critical for Patuxent Commons to advance. Please plan to join us Monday night! Details here: courbanize.com/projects/patu…
Patuxent Commons is to be an intergenerational, mixed-income 76-unit apartment building envisioned as a supportive community for people of all ages, abilities, and incomes. In other words, it's a microcosm of Columbia itself, and it needs our support!
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We're very excited to have hit our goal of 50 new Maryland YIMBYs! While we won't chase this to 100, signing this petition is the best way to get on our newsletter and hear about future events. Your voice is wanted as we fight to house every Marylander!
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Don’t just drive by: From restaurants to concerts, plenty to do in Columbia baltimorefishbowl.com/storie…
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The first public filing deadline is coming up on January 12. Thanks to all that donated. ✊🏾🙏🏾
Let’s avoid the rona, stay safe out there, and if you haven’t yet, please chip in by donating online.
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"Urban growth is our opportunity, not our enemy. It invites us to correct the past, to build places that are productive for business and for the people who live there, places that are infused with nature and stimulating to man's creative sense of beauty..."
Jim Rouse, 4/19/66
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My belated tribute to the late Michael McCall, the founder of @InARTrust and the developer of the Chrysalis amphitheater in #MerriweatherPark at #SymphonyWoods in #DowntownColumbiaMD #HoCoMd. frankhecker.com/2021/08/23/r…
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It's a record! The @HoCoCouncil approved nearly $5.4 million for biking and walking projects in the FY 2022 capital budget to advance complete streets in our community. Read our full statement. bit.ly/3vtnkcW #StreetsforAllHoward
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The proposed FY 2022 capital budget includes $5.375M for bike & pedestrian projects. We applaud @HoCoGovExec for working to create safer and accessible spaces to bike, walk & access public transportation. Full statement & act now: buff.ly/3wIwF1L #StreetsforAllHoward