Politics & Government
The Week in Regional Government News
Read all about what your elected leaders are doing in the community and how it affects you.
In this week’s collection of Patch government stories, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman sounds off on the debt crisis, Prince George's County Councilwoman Leslie Johnson draws attention from her fellow board members, Howard County is recognized for being high-tech, and Reisterstown residents applaud Baltimore County’s new districting.
As the U.S. debt crisis debates enters the “11th hour,” Howard County Executive Ken Ulman warns residents that the county is one of thousands of jurisdictions at risk of losing its AAA bond rating. Check out the story on Savage-Guilford Patch.
Find out what's happening in Owings Mills-Reisterstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Less than two weeks after ousting Councilwoman Leslie Johnson from the board, her fellow council members are confused by her regular attendance at meetings. Read about the controversy on Laurel Patch.
Find out what's happening in Owings Mills-Reisterstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Howard County School Board member Allen Dyer requests a hearing with the state over being pushed out from the board by his fellow committee members. Dyer is accused of acting unilaterally, spurning less contentious methods of mediation in favor of court, and breaching confidentiality rules. But he is not giving up without a fight. Find out how the drama continues to unfold on Ellicott City Patch.
The county unanimously passed legislation this week that will require club owners to submit security plans--raising licensing fees in the process--while giving the Department of Environmental Resources the right to suspend or revoke applications or licenses. Not all are happy with the new regulations, including some club owners. Learn more about the story on the new law at Laurel Patch.
When the Baltimore County’s new council district boundaries take effect in 2014, Reisterstown’s residents and officials will look forward to having most of the town in one district. Reisterstown Patch has the story.
