Howard County Executive Calvin Ball

Democrat Calvin Ball, after three terms on the Howard County Council, is bringing that experience to the County Executive job. We ask about his plans and priorities, including attracting businesses, growing wages, and reducing school overcrowding.Then, Nicholas Redding of Preservation Maryland shares his views on the future of Historic Ellicott City, hammered by two massive floods in two years. Can the character of Main Street be preserved while putting safety changes in place? How have other historic areas tackled flooding?Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472