President – Cathy Hudson
I have lived in Elkridge for the over 47 years (I graduated from Howard High School). I have a degree in Biology and have worked over the years as a cardiopulmonary technologist, an editor, a teacher, and a financial services provider. I have been an officer or board member of the Greater Elkridge Community Association, the Friends of the Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway, the Lawyers Hill Assembly Rooms and the Grace Episcopal Church vestry and childcare center board. (I co-led the effort to build a modern, 9000 sq ft childcare center several years ago.) I was appointed to Howard County’s Environmental Sustainability Board.
I have enjoyed serving as HCCA President and have headed up the environmental portfolio. I helped to revive an environmental networking group that meets monthly and runs a Yahoo environmental listserve (hccenvironment) of 82 members. I have testified locally and at the state level to support various environmental issues. I hope to continue building this network to encourage and assist environmental groups and individuals in Howard County.
Read MoreVice President – Barbara Russell
I have lived in Columbia, Howard County for over 41 years and have observed the development of Columbia from the beginning and all of Howard County as well. I worked for 25 years as a Senior Administrative Analyst (Legislative Assistant) for the Howard County Council retiring in August of 2006. I have been an active member of the community since I moved to Columbia in July of 1967 usually serving each organization to which I belonged for many years and in leadership positions. Some of those organizations are: President Running Brook Cooperative Nursery School Board, Chair Columbia Early Childhood Education Board, President Talbott Springs Elementary School PTA, President Vantage Place Supportive Living Board, Vice President Columbia Foundation Board and Chair Columbia Association Board.
Having closely followed the General Growth Properties plan for the re-development of downtown Columbia since the charrette, I appreciate HCCA’s contribution to this process on behalf of citizens and its role in informing the public . I appreciate the opportunity to bring my perspective to HCCA on this issue in particular. I am also familiar with the county’s Route 40 Plan and other issues of current interest to HCCA such as environmental issues, petition requirements, affordable housing, health care, infill development, development in the western part of the county, traffic issues, park development, etc.
I strongly believe that the best way to insure that the county (and state and federal) government follows the right path is to have an informed and active citizenry. HCCA provides that opportunity and I am happy to serve as the HCCA Vice President.
Read MoreSecretary – Bridget Mugane
It is a privilege to serve as HCCA Secretary. Over the past few years we have advocated residents’ views with the Planning Board, County Council, County Executive, DPZ, GGP and state legislative committees, as well as presenting educational programs
In testimony and meetings we have had significant success in strengthening residents’ roles in land use, ensuring the Downtown master plan is feasible, and working to preserve the rural west. Additionally, in response to HCCA’s request, the County Executive boosted the priority of the Route 40 Design Manual.
On the public health front, the HCCA has been instrumental in helping to reduce wait times and address residents ‘problems with the local hospital Emergency Room.
An excellent board of directors, webmaster and listserve moderator have made these successes possible, and member participation in e-mail listserve discussions has provided guidance and advanced our understanding of issues.
Read MoreTreasurer – Walter Carson
I’ve lived in Howard County for over 10 years. My home is in the western end of the county, near Lisbon.
In addition to serving as HCCA Treasurer, I serve on the Howard County Public Adult Guardianship Review Board. I am admitted to practice law in Maryland. I work for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. I’m also on the Board of the Howard County Historical Society and am second vice president of that organization. And, I serve as the secretary of a newly organized group known as “Concerned Citizens of Western Howard County, Inc.
Read MoreDirector – Angie Beltram
I have lived in Howard County with my husband and have raised three daughters who attended public schools here. I have served on the Planning Board, Zoning Board and County Council. During the last three years, I have served on the HCCA Board of Directors and have testified on behalf of HCCA when designated to do so by past-President, Bridget Mugane. My particular interests are in land use, zoning and open process.
I was the founder of Citizens for an Open Process for Everyone (COPE). In past years, I was quite active in HCCA before it almost became defunct; thanks to Bridget, it has come to life.
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