Howard County lawmakers Lam and Watson propose appointing, instead of electing, two school board members

Howard County Delegation Chairs Sen. Clarence Lam and Del. Courtney Watson proposed, under legislation filed last week, changing the county’s all-elected school board model to include two members recommended by the state delegation and appointed by the county executive. In a Nov. 15 news release, Democrats Lam and Watson said the move would “improve the coordination and collaboration among the Howard County state delegation, the Howard County executive, and the Howard County Board of Education” and more effectively implement the $3.8 billion Blueprint for Maryland’s Future legislation.