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Howard County Council approves resolution to open discussion on jail funding

5934126 ยท September 23, 2025

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Summary

Council passed Resolution No. 2025-HCCR-21 to permit future discussion about funding options for the county jail; the resolution does not itself commit funds or set a financing plan.

The Howard County Council on Sept. 23 approved a resolution authorizing the council to discuss financing options for the county jail in upcoming meetings. Council members said the resolution merely opens a discussion and does not appropriate money or direct specific financing steps.

Council member Alan (role not specified in the public transcript) prepared the resolution text. Councilman Faulkner moved approval and Councilwoman Lake seconded. The council approved Resolution No. 2025-HCCR-21 by voice vote.

Council President Darryl Maple and other members briefly noted the item is intended to permit a future conversation about jail funding mechanisms and timing; no specific funding sources, dollar amounts or timelines were adopted at the meeting. The motion and approval allow staff and council members to place follow-up agenda items and analysis on future meetings.