Kenneth Ulman

Infobox Officeholder
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office = County Executive of Howard County, Maryland
term_start = December 4, 2006
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predecessor = James N. Robey
party = Democratic Party
birth_date = May 4, 1974
birth_place = Columbia, Maryland
profession = Attorney, Former Secretary of the Cabinet
website = [http://www.co.ho.md.us/PortalServices/HC_CountyExecutive.htm Howard County Government]

Kenneth Ulman was sworn in on December 4, 2006, as the County Executive of Howard County, Maryland. As a member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a County Council member representing District 4 of Howard County. The son of prominent Democrat Lou Ulman, who served as Racing Commissioner in the Glendening administration, Ken Ulman is the youngest County Executive ever elected in Maryland. [http://www.co.ho.md.us/PortalServices/HC_CountyExecutive.htm]

Early life and education

Ken was born in Columbia, Maryland on May 4, 1974, and attended Centennial High School (Ellicott City, Maryland).

Ken received a B.A. in Government & Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park, in 1997. Four years later, he graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center, passed the Maryland Bar Exam and started his own law firm in Columbia. [ [http://www.co.ho.md.us/PortalServices/HC_CountyExecutive.htm Howard County Government: Your Government, County Executive ] ]

He currently resides in Columbia with his wife and two daughters. [ [http://www.co.ho.md.us/PortalServices/HC_CountyExecutive.htm Howard County Government: Your Government, County Executive ] ]

Term as County Councilman

After winning the Democratic primary for the District 4 County Council seat against Mary Kay Sigaty, Ken won his first general election in 2002 against Republican Party opponent Joan Lancos. As a councilman, Ken focused on issues directly impacting his district, which includes the western half of Columbia. Perhaps the most prominent issue centered around the redevelopment of downtown Columbia. As a councilman, Ken pushed for the county to host a week-long charrette where over 300 government officials, consultants, planners and citizens provided input on the future of the city's center. He served a four-year tenure as councilman in Howard County.

First term as County Executive

In 2006, with 52% of the vote, Ken won election as County Executive, beating Republican Party opponent Christopher J. Merdon, and independent candidate C. Stephen Wallis. [ [http://www.21stcenturydems.org/2007/8/31/ken-ulman 21st Century Democrats - Ken Ulman ] ]

Notable positions and accomplishments

Ken is currently Chair of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board and Chair of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council. He serves on the Maryland Association of Counties' Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of the County Executives of America. Ken was named one of the “15 Most Intriguing People of 2007,” according to Baltimore Magazine, and one of Baltimore Business Journal’s “40 under 40” outstanding business and community leaders. [ [http://www.co.ho.md.us/PortalServices/HC_CountyExecutive.htm Howard County Government: Your Government, County Executive ] ] [ [http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/event/2582 Baltimore Business Journal: ] ] As County Executive, Ken has focused on environmental and public health issues.

Election history

[ [http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/2006/results/general/local_office_Howard_County.html Maryland State Board of Elections ] ] [ [http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/how/elect/general/00list.html Howard County, Maryland - Election Returns ] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.co.ho.md.us/ Howard County Government] Official Website
* [http://www.co.ho.md.us/PortalServices/HC_CountyExecutive.htm Howard County Executive] Official Website
* [http://www.21stcenturydems.org/2007/8/31/ken-ulman 21st Century Democrats] Featuring Ken Ulman
* [http://www.co.ho.md.us/CES/CES_HomePage.htm Commission on the Environment and Sustainability] Official Website
* [http://www.usmayors.org/climateprotection/ U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement] Official Website
* [http://www.howardcountymd.gov/Health/HealthMain/Health_HHAccessPlan.htm Healthy Howard Access Plan] Official Website
* [http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/2006/results/general/local_office_Howard_County.html