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As a Harford County native with over 30 years in public service, I am honored to serve as your seventh county executive. From my early days with the Level Volunteer Fire Company throughout my terms in the local and state legislature, I have promoted fiscal responsibility and our county’s rural values.
As county executive, my administration is committed to creating opportunities that strengthen our families and communities, enhance economic vitality, and promote excellence in public safety and public education. Each day, our dedicated county employees work efficiently to serve our customers, the citizens of Harford County. Together, we are making government more like your smartphone – smaller, faster and with better customer service.
To keep you informed of our progress, I invite you to subscribe to my free e-newsletter, “FYI from Barry Glassman.” My administration has also developed online communication tools for convenient, 24/7 access to information. For more personal service, our Office of Governmental & Community Relations welcomes the opportunity to answer your questions, solve problems, and hear your comments. Learn more in the links on this page.
I said at my inauguration that we would not squander this chance to make a difference. On behalf of my entire administration, thank you again for the opportunity to be of service.
Barry Glassman
County Executive
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For the 32nd consecutive year, Harford County government has earned the Government Finance Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award recognizes governments that meet national guidelines for how well their budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device.
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Harford County has refunded $13.7 million in Tax Increment Financed bonds at a reduced interest rate, saving more than $11 million over the next 20 years. The bonds, also known as TIF bonds, were refunded on January 12, 2021.
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Harford County has installed lifesaving equipment along several county trails for members of the public to access in an emergency.
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Director Kathy Burley recently became a nationally recognized Certified Park and Recreation Executive through the National Recreation and Park Association. One of four CPREs in Maryland and 300 in the United States, Burley is leading Harford Parks and Recreation’s efforts to provide the citizens of Harford County with exceptional service through cutting edge parks and programs.
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Harford County AAA-rated bonds sell at lowest interest rate in County history. Funds borrowed at 1.2% for schools, water quality projects and other priorities.
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Clark’s Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church has been designated a Harford County historic landmark. The 135-year-old church has one of the oldest, historically African-American congregations in the Bel Air area.
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Welcome to The Grove, Harford County's ag-business incubator. Local products & exciting events coming soon!
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County Executive Barry Glassman is a proud graduate of Harford County Public Schools (Havre de Grace Class of 1980), and is looking forward to the completion of the new Havre de Grace Middle/High School this fall.
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Congratulations to Hopkins Farm Brewery on the grand opening in beautiful Harford County!
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A corner of the parking lot at the Mary Risteau District Court building in Bel Air will be blooming with flowers in its new rain garden next spring! Harford County completed the construction of an environmentally-friendly rain garden in Bel Air.
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Barry Glassman
County Executive
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County Executive
Physical Address
220 S Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 410-638-3350Fax: 410-638-1387
Other Contact
Phone: 410-638-3351
Phone: 410-879-2038