Both of these questions that are endorsed by the club would amend the Howard County Charter with regard to the County Council. Question A would enable the Council by ordinance to provide for the filling of vacancies among its membership by special election. In the event that no such ordinance was enacted, the present system (whereby appointees could serve for up to four years right past an election) would remain in place. The present system would also remain in place if Question A was not approved. Question B simply gives the Council the same power as the Executive to remove members of county boards or commissions where it had made the appointment. It should be noted that the Baltimore Sun has also endorsed both questions.
Ken Stevens
Legislative chair