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Howard County executive forwards new county flag to council after year‑long public selection process

3081424 · April 21, 2025
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County executive Calvin Ball has recommended design #115 by local designer Asen Paradiso as the new Howard County flag after a year‑long citizen commission process that included more than 200 designs and a public vote; the administration also requested FY26 funds to procure flags.

County Executive Calvin Ball has selected design number 115, created by Ellicott City designer Asen Paradiso, as the county's new official flag and asked the Howard County Council to approve the change after a year‑long public process, administration officials said at the April legislative public hearing.

Deputy Chief of Staff Brian Schefter summarized the commission's work and the public engagement that led to the recommendation. The citizen commission, appointed by the county executive and chaired by Colleen…

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