Harford County Council Takes Legislative Meeting Online

BEL AIR, MD — The County Council is hosting a virtual meeting Tuesday that will be streamed online from Bel Air. With Marylanders under a stay-at-home order, the council invites residents to submit their testimony virtually.

"While we find ourselves in uncertain times, it is very important to the County Council that during the COVID-19 pandemic the public remains connected to the Legislative Process," Harford County Council President Patrick S. Vincenti said in a statement.

"We have worked diligently with county staff to keep this process transparent," Vincenti said. "Please read below to learn ways to stay connected and participate."

There will be a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday on the master water and sewer plan spring update before the legislative meeting.

Those who want to share their comments with the council may preregister to testify by emailing council@harfordcountycouncil.com or calling 410-638-3343 by 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. To testify, people must provide their first and last name; email address; physical address; whether speaking as an individual or on behalf of an organization; and position on the matter (support, neutral, opposed). Citizens may speak on their own behalf for 3 minutes and on an organization's behalf for 5 minutes.

At Tuesday's meeting, Harford County Health Officer Dr. Russell Moy will provide information on the coronavirus pandemic, and so will Dr. Faheem Younus, an infectious disease specialist with University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health.

Viewers may watch remotely on the YouTube page for Harford Cable Network:

Here is the Harford County Council agenda: