Vice President – Stu Kohn
I have lived in Scaggsville since 1983. I strongly believe our County needs to seriously consider the following proverb: “Vision without Action is a Daydream, while Action without a Vision is a Nightmare.” Over the next 30 years, our County could increase to over 154,000 additional residents. The major question we all face is can our infrastructure more than adequately handle this growth? Infrastructure not only includes adequate roads and schools, but other major components such as, emergency medical services, fire, police, water, sewage, and electricity. These categories should be considered for incorporation in the County’s Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO).
My involvement in the community has been in the following areas:
- I requested HCCA work with the County and Hospital officials to inform the public on the Emergency Room services for the purposes of reducing the waiting time and yellow/red alerts. HCCA formed an Emergency Room Committee whereby all parties are working together in this effort.
- Worked with SHA and Delegate Guy Guzzone to make Route 32 safer by adding the wording “At All Times” regarding the “Mandatory Headlight Signs.
- Active role in testifying on development in the County (Emerson, Maple Lawn and Route 1)
- Testified against the Trash Fee
- Worked with SHA to get rumbled strips installed on Route 216 near Maple Lawn
- Member of the County Executive’s Transition Team
- Suggested County Executive’s Annual Town Meeting
- Requested artwork by Howard County students be updated annually in the George Howard Building - Bannecker Room
- Member of the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition Task Force
- Worked with Howard County Health Department to post earthquake procedures on their website
- Worked with Howard County Health Department to have a listing of Urgent Care Centers posted on their website
Strategic planning, common sense, and execution are the essence of a successful community. My objective is to be involved and play a role in making our County a place where we can all be proud to live.