July 20, 2008
Harford County resources
Useful phone numbers, Web sites and information for county residents
The Harford County government maintains an extensive Web site, with detailed information of interest to county residents.The information is arranged in four categories: Government (which includes details of the county budget, the county code, the names and contact information for officials, zoning information and similar material); Business (which includes economic development, licenses and permits, and the health department); General (which includes a calendar or events, holiday schedule and visitors guide); and Community (which includes how to get birth and death certificates, community services, sheriff's office and community volunteer opportunities).
Here are some highlights from the county government site:
Harford County Government:
www.harfordcountymd.gov
County Executive
David R. Craig
countyexecutive@harfordcountymd.gov
Council President
Billy Boniface
wkboniface@harfordcountymd.gov
Council District A
Dion F. Guthrie
dfguthrie@harfordcountymd.gov
Council District B
Veronica "Roni" Chenowith
vlchenowith@harfordcountymd.gov
Council District C
James V. McMahan Jr.
jvmcmahan@harfordcountymd.gov
Council District D
Chad R. Shrodes
cshrodes@harfordcountymd.gov
Council District E
Richard C. Slutzky
rcslutzky@harfordcountymd.gov
Council District F
Mary Ann Lisanti
malisanti@harfordcountymd.gov
In addition to the county government, three municipalities provide services such as cultural events, trash collection, police protection and recreation facilities. Those sites are:
There are a number of sites offering statistical profiles and overviews of Harford County. Here are a few:
The Harford County Public School system maintains a large Web site arranged in six categories: About us; Administration; Board of Education; Our Schools; Academic Studies; Our Community. Here are some highlights from that site and related education sites:
The Harford County Public Library maintains a large Web site arranged in six categories: Find Books, Music, Movies; Library Services, Branches and Jobs; Online Resources and Articles; Library Programs and Events; Foundation, Friends and Volunteers; Small Business Center; Readers Place. Here are details for the library and similar sites:
Environmental and conservation concerns are high on the list of county residents' interests:
Tourism and outdoor activities maintain a strong presence in the county. Here is a sampling:
Business maintains a large presence in the county:
Other resources, including community organizations, professional groups and interest groups:
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