What is HCCA?
Citizens must be heard in decisions that affect their lives. Citizen participation is vital!
Our purpose is to bring residents together to express views, take joint action, and encourage participation in County affairs. HCCA has participated in the formulation of all Howard County General Plans including the original planning of Columbia. We have also participated in the work of the APFO Task Force as well as the 2000 County General Plan.
The HCCA has testified before county boards and elected officials through the years on all the major land use matters and educational matters as well. Recent HCCA activities on behalf of residents include testimony or working with public officials in support of:
Responsible land use ensuring adequate roads, schools and quality of life- Master plans for Downtown Columbia, Turf Valley, Route 40 and Route 1
- Improvement of local/commuter bus systems
- Planning for connections to regional mass transit systems
- The right of residents to pre-submission meetings with developers
- Funding for restoration of historic buildings at Blandair Regional Park
- Programs to enable moderate income earners to live in the County
- Preservation of rural land
Throughout the years and continuing today, HCCA has brought its members vital information to garner a greater understanding of the issues facing our county. Additionally, from time to time, HCCA works in coalition with other organizations on a given issue. Our activities our members to make informed decisions for advocacy.