– Nationally recognized and historic $16.1 million in bonuses for our educators;
– The launch of the “it’s OK to Ask” campaign to combat youth suicide and mental health challenges in our community;
– Over $20 million in HoCo RISE Business Grants to nearly 2,000 Howard County businesses, including restaurants, small retailers, farms, hotels, live venues, and childcare providers;
– A significant increase in government spending with local business;
– The designation as a “Best City for Jobs;”
– The largest Solar Power Purchase agreement in Maryland;
– The strongest Forest Conservation Law in Maryland;
– Historic $1 billion in public education funding;
– The creation and launch of a comprehensive flood mitigation efforts in Ellicott City;
– The designation as home to the Safest City in America; and
– Record funding increases to the Howard County Police Department and the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.