HCCA Archives
Preserve Dayton Continues the Fight Against Industrial Mulching
Preserve Dayton announces two events for those interested in fighting the proposed industrial mulching facility to be built on agriculturally preserved farmland.
2014 HCCA Annual Meeting
Thanks to all who came out to this year's annual meeting. We greatly appreciate the support of the candidates, question contributors and observers. ...
Save the Dates
Have you saved the dates for these two, important, upcoming HCCA events? April 1, 2014 – Town Hall Meeting (Citizens Speak | Officials Respond| Candidates Listen) [button...
Join HCCA or Renew Today
HCCA counts on people like you to make change happen in our county. We count on your donations and membership dues to fund our annual operating budget. We count on you to build the numbers we need to make a difference, to present the testimonies before the County...
BOE Referendum Ruling Denies Citizens a Voice
The Howard County Citizens Association (HCCA) Board is appalled that yet another referendum attempt by citizens of Howard County has failed, not because they didn’t get the needed amount of signatures-they did-but because of the poor process by the Board of Elections...
Comp Zoning Referendum
HCCA is supporting Citizens Working to Fix Howard County (aka Fix Howard County) in their initiative to take controversial issues to the voters via a referendum. Support is still needed. For more information, updates, or to make a donation go to fixhoco.com. ...
Highlights from HCCA’s 51st Annual Meeting Held May 13, 2013
HCCA conducted it's 51st Annual Meeting on May 13, 2013 at the Hawthorn Center. The highlight of the evening was a special segment led by HCCA president, Stu Kohn, around the subject "What's on Your Mind and Do We Need Any Significant Changes for Improvement". This...
Town Hall Meeting
Thanks to all who came out to the Hawthorn Center on April 1, 2014 to voice your questions and concerns to County officials on hand to respond and 2014 Candidates on hand to listen. Click the link below to review citizens' questions. [button...
January 7 2013 County Council Meeting Vote
(Note: This article was posted to the HCCA list-serv on Monday, January 7th by HCCA president, Cathy Hudson) I don’t need to tell many of you that it has been a few very busy months for legislation. All in all, I think that not only many citizens testified and made...
HCCA President Receives Preservationist of the Year Award
Cathy Hudson, the current HCCA President, was awarded the 2012 Preservationist of the Year Award by Preservation Howard County, a countywide historic preservation organization. Additionally, Cathy was recognized by the Howard County Council at the November, 2012...
Public Meeting on New CEF (Community Enhancement Floating) Zones (a.k.a. PUD’s) Rescheduled for Oct. 31st & Nov.1st
The following announcement was posted on the HCCA listserve by Marsha McLaughlin, Director Department of Planning & Zoning (edited by Ros Williams to reflect revised schedule): As many of you know, the Planning Board had a public meeting on Thursday October 18th...
November 2012 HCCA Board Meeting
The next HCCA board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 7th, 7-9 p.m. at British & American Auto Care, 9577 Berger Rd., Columbia. Anticipated agenda items include discussion of many of the zoning issues coming up in the county including the CEF Zones...
Reminder: Department of Planning and Zoning Community Workshops for Southeastern Howard County
The following information was posted to the HCCA listseve by Stu Kohn, provided by Councilwoman, Jen Terrasa. Department of Planning & Zoning to Host Public Workshops as Part of Community Planning Effort Howard County’s Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) will...
URGENT: Presubmission Meetings This Week – Rural West, Ellicott City, and N. Laurel
There are an alarming number of presubmission meetings this week for developments that will significantly impact several sensitive areas of our county. Stu Kohn, HCCA's vice-president, and other residents drew the attention of Council Member Jen Terrasa to some of...
HCCA President’s Annual Report – May 2011
At the annual HCCA board retreat, the board identified 4 areas of focus for 2010-2011. They were: Review Public Engagement and Land Use (PELU) Task Force Report and continue work to enact its recommendations. Work to expand the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance...
HCCA Testimony at June 18th Council Hearing
HCCA's president, Cathy Hudson, testified June 18 on County Council Bill 26-2012, PlanHoward 2035 (the new General Plan). She strongly recommended that the fiscal study's lowest development scenario be adopted. The Columbia Flier quoted her suggestion that APFO be...
Report of HCCA Annual Meeting
The Howard County Citizens Association (HCCA) held its 50th annual meeting on May 14, with election of a new board of directors and an excellent general discussion of possible HCCA priorities for the coming year. Election results (one-year terms): President - Cathy...
HCCA Annual Meeting – Mon, May 14, 2012 – Hawthorn Center
The Howard County Citizens Association (HCCA) invites all members, guests and the public to attend our 51st Annual Meeting on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7 p.m. The meeting will beheld at the Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia. Light fare will be served. The...
Urgent Care / Health Services Listing
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...
Where Our County Officials Stand on Key Issues
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...