For the first time since taking office, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is turning to an independent contractor to help secure state funding for county projects and has selected omnipresent Annapolis lobbyist Bruce Bereano for the task.
State records show that Bereano began his work for the county administration on Jan. 3, 2024. Ball’s office did not disclose how much Bereano will be paid, or whether the selection was made through a competitive process.
Bereano’s hiring has raised eyebrows among some who follow Howard County affairs, particularly because the county has traditionally been well-positioned to secure state funding for priorities. The Howard County Legislative Delegation in Annapolis includes Sen. Guy Guzzone, chairman of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, a Democrat who is close to Ball.
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