Budget Presentation by County Executive followed by Legislative Public Hearing

Howard County Council · April 20, 2026

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County executive delivers FY27 capital and operating budget presentation

Presentation

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Dr. Calvin Ball (Howard County executive) presented the proposed FY27 capital budget of $432,600,000 and an operating budget of $2,500,000,000 (a 6.6% increase over FY26), said there would be no property or income tax increases, and outlined major investments: $120,700,000 in general obligation bonds, $79,100,000 one‑time PAYGO, full funding for the Board of Education requests (including $98,600,000 local capital and $871,500,000 county operating support), public safety increases, community facilities, flood mitigation for Ellicott City, sustainability and community solar projects, and support

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Howard County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball presented his proposed FY27 capital and operating budgets and the council held a legislative public hearing on multiple appointments, funding transfers (including Faulkner Ridge Early Learning Center), transit and Route 1 redevelopment pilot proposals.

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