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About the Commission

Established in 2011 by County legislation, the Commission is comprised of 13 members, and created to support veterans and military families by strengthening Howard County’s capacity to care for them. By connecting them to available resources, promoting educational and employment opportunities, and continuing community outreach efforts, we are committed to honoring our veteran and military families.

New Online Application Process

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has launched an innovative online application that transforms the way constituents apply to become members of County boards and commissionsRead the press release. 

Howard County launches new online application for constituents to apply to serve on Howard County boards and commissions

Commission Information

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Meeting Schedule

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Commission meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. with the exception of July and August. The meetings are currently being held virtually, but when in-person meetings resume, we will meet at the Department of Community Resources and Services, 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive in Columbia, MD 21046. Meetings are open to the public; if you wish to attend, email lbterry@howardcountymd.gov

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Board Members

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  • Cherron Blakely
  • Michael A. Blum
  • Lorinzo Foxworth
  • Nafrettifi Griffin
  • Michael Griggs
  • Dr. Gregory Jolissaint
  • Sean Keller
  • Keith McGuire
  • Vernon “CJ” Parks
  • Paul Rivers
  • Jai Salters
  • Terri Taylor
  • Jerry Wykoff

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

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2024

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February

January 

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2023

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November 2023

October 2023

September 2023

June 2023

May 2023

April 2023

March 2023

February 2023

January 2023

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2022

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December 2022 - No meeting

November 2022

October 2022

September 2022

July and August 2022 - No meetings

June 2022

May 2022

April 2022

March 2022

February 2022

January 2022

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2021

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    December (Holiday Social) 2021

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    October

    September

    June

    May

    April

    March

    February

    January

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    2020

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    November

    October

    September

    August

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