Howard County Citizens Association HCCA, a non-profit community organization of concerned residents

Since 1961… the voice of the people of Howard County

What issues concern you?

What concerns do you have about Howard County? Are you worried about overbuilding, the preservation of open space, improving our educational system? Maybe you should think about joining the HCCA and leveraging the power of many voices from across Howard County…

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Want to stay informed?

Being aware of legislative actions and decisions early enough to influence the outcome is key to effective action. HCCA can help you do just that. We provide links, online tools, and a forum to provide you with the information you need to stay informed.

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Help make change happen.

Goals for 2010/2011 included reviewing the Public Engagement and Land Use (PELU) Task Force Report and working to enact its recommendations, working to expand the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), educating residents on the Howard County General Plan, and ensuring timely emergency care for county residents.

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Why We’re Here

Through the HCCA, we, the citizens of Howard County have a collective voice. As a non-partisan organization, we offer an outlet for residents to unite on concerns that impact all of us. And, as it’s commonly said, there is strength in numbers!
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Meet Our Team

Our board of directors is composed of members from all over the county with a diverse experience base. What we all have in common is that we care. We come together to ensure that Howard County residents have a seat at the table.

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Take Action

In order to forward the many causes and concerns of Howard County residents, we rely on assistance from people like you. Become a supporter of HCCA; help us keep Howard County one of the best places to live in the U.S.

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January Meeting – Board of Directors

Posted by rosjw2011 on Dec 10, 2011 in News & Events | Comments Off

The January meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, January 4th at 7PM at British American Auto Care, 9577 Berger Road, Columbia MD 21046. Dues-paying members are very welcome to attend board meetings to express any concerns they may have.

Urgent Care / Health Services Listing

Posted by rosjw2011 on Jun 5, 2011 in News & Events | Comments Off

Alarmed at the 4 to 8 hour wait time for patients at Howard County General Hospital Emergency Room, the HCCA took action. HCCA members worked with hospital administrators and government officials to reduce wait times. This is just one of many actions we engaged in over the past year.

Where Our County Officials Stand on Key Issues

Posted by rosjw2011 on Sep 4, 2010 in News & Events | Comments Off

In 2010, the Howard County Citizen’s Association released its 2010 survey of candidates for County Executive and County Council concerning specific issues that it believes are important to Howard County voters. Though the election is over, you may find this document useful in knowing where our county officials stand on the issues.

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