This post was supposed to be about the League of Women Voters of Howard County - Board of Education Candidate Forum. The event was well-run by a team of...ninjas? My notes are almost entirely illegible. Blame it on a pho broth spill. Let's assume I meant "moderators."
I penned about 350 words but the story lacked both a hook and a core, so that assignment is going to be put aside...for now. I might craft a BoE endorsement post, but I would need to winnow the field down to a top four first. As of this moment, the best I can do is three tiers: Probably, Probably Not, and Heck No. If anyone wants to make a pitch for their favorite(s), feel free to comment below or send me an email or message.
There is some positive news that deserves attention: A new library and senior center is coming to Elkridge. Being a huge fan of libraries in general...and Howard County's acclaimed library system in particular... I am elated that Council County member Courtney Watson's determined efforts - along with Howard County Library System CEO Valerie Gross and the support of community leaders such as Jon Weinstein (who testified in favor of the Elkridge library upgrade at a recent budget hearing) - have produced big results that will enhance the quality of life for many of our residents. Great news indeed.
Relevant coverage can be found here and here.
This is exactly the sort of leadership that Howard County needs: smart, practical, hard-working, collaborative and outcome-oriented. And of course I would be remiss not to recognize County Executive Ken Ulman for increasing the funding necessary to move ahead on the library and senior center.
Looking at the leadership descriptors I used in the first sentence of the previous paragraph, perhaps this post was about the Board of Education after all.
Stay tuned, as more will follow.
I want to know the heck nos.
ReplyDeleteTwo of the 13 fall into that group.
DeleteI appreciate the commentary. I too would like to hear your thoughts.
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