Here are the people who head your county government and represent you on the state and federal levels. If you have any questions or comments about government services and programs, please contact them. Every ten years, after each census, Congress realigns congressional districts, the state legislature realigns legislative districts, and the Howard County Council, after considering advice from a seven member redistricting committee, realigns councilmanic districts. States receive redistricting counts on April 1, 2001.
Voters elect five members at large for six-year, staggered terms.
Council members may serve no more than three terms. Allan H. Kittleman County Executive Voters elect a County Executive for a four-year term. The executive is limited to two terms. Circuit Court, 5th Judicial District Voters elect five judges to 15-year terms. The Governor appoints District Court judges.