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So far, no other incumbent on the nine-member council has a competitive race.
Bland declined to comment on why she has drawn so much opposition.
Early in her term, Bland came under fire from developers for trying to slow growth in her district and imposing what they called a "de facto moratorium" on construction. Later, residents criticized her for proposing a text amendment -- a legislative tool that allows developers and property owners to secure zoning changes with little or no public participation -- to allow for the construction of an 800-unit housing complex for seniors on land zoned for single-family homes.
Both groups have complained of her limited accessibility.
Bland is finishing her first term on the council and represents the largest and least-developed area in the county. The district stretches from parts of Upper Marlboro to Eagle Harbor.
-- Ovetta Wiggins
HOWARD CRIME
Racist Graffiti Found on Lawns
Swastikas and racist phrases were found burned into the lawns of four Ellicott City homes this week, Howard County police said yesterday.
The markings -- which included the words "white power" -- were likely created with chemical agents left on the lawns of the four homes, which are all occupied by members of racial minorities, police said.
Police believe the homes on Stonehouse Drive were vandalized at the same time late last week. The markings were discovered on one lawn Monday, but the other residents were unable to make out the swastikas and words until yesterday.
