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Welcome to our district! Our office is honored to serve District 1 — Ellicott City, Dorsey’s Search, Elkridge and Hanover. As you look through our site, you'll find information about D1 development projects, photos from around the district, our office's legislation, and more.
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Councilwoman Liz Walsh

Liz Walsh, Chair

George Howard Building
3430 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043

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Council Chair

Liz Walsh, Chair

Chief of Staff

Wendy Royalty

Communication & Community Engagement Specialist

Mary Laituri

District 1

Welcome to District 1 — home to over 60,000 people with plenty to celebrate. D1 features nationally-designated historic districts in Ellicott City and Elkridge, vast acreages of state park and other dedicated forestlands, and miles of streambanks along the Patapsco River and its smaller tributaries. At this page, you can find out what our office has been up to and how you can get involved in the development process, including updates on waiver requests to the County and public meetings for D1 development projects.

Any questions about things going on at the Council level or in your community? Don't hesitate to reach out and contact us via this website or phone at (410) 313-2001. For the most up-to-date information, follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter!

Howard County Conservancy Patapsco Valley State Park
Sun shining out from behind trees and valley.

District 1 Development

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District 1 Legislation

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Out and About in District 1

Owner Ping Wu standing next to a table at the restaurant, with the kitchen full of chefs working behind her.
Ping’s brought her latest masterpiece to #HoCoMd. You can find Tea Horse Sichuan Bistro at 8450 Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City.
Principal Was talking to prospective Guilford Park High School parents.
So exciting to hear from Principal Waz about his just-named Guilford Park High School! So much to do before August 2023 to start building a school culture and brand new traditions, together.
New owners Matt and Allison Krist standing in front of their Backwater Books shop sign.
It’s a Sylvan Lane Project, and it’s spectacular. Visit Backwater Books — 8156 Main Street, #oldEllicottCity.
Elementary schoolers walking to Running Brook ES during National Walk or Roll to School Day.
So many new walkers and so much fun on #WalkAndRollToSchoolDay🚸 in Dorsey’s Search! Hooray, for Panthers and for Running Brook Elementary!
Cards and program for Veterans ES' Veteran's Day event.
The Yingling-Ridgely VFW & Auxiliary Post 7472 and Howard High JROTC joined the Eagles of Veterans Elementary School for a Salute to Veterans to recognize "our defenders, the dauntless, the brave."
Mother and daughter supporting independence and reproductive rights in Font Hill.
Stars and Stripes and Reproductive Rights at this July 4th parade through D1's Font Hill.
Liz pied in the face at an Elkridge ES PTA event.
Oh she looks so sweet, but that little missy at Elkridge Elementary got Liz so good with that first whipped cream pie to the face. Looking out at her from the Elkster cutout, face covered, glops falling off onto the plywood, in sheer disbelief.
The D1 office standing outside a courtroom holding rental assistance applications for residents about to be evicted.
I could not be more proud of our D1 team: second summer Friday afternoon in #HoCoMd rent court, figuring out who needs help and how best to get it to them.

District 1 Newsletter

Our newsletter comes out every month with community updates, development spotlights, legislative information, and more to help you engage with your government. For past issues and to subscribe to our mailing list, click the link below.
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