Maryland Senate District 9 Candidate Walks Main Street, Connects with Neighbors at Earth Day Festival

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Ben Hightower, decorated 20-year Navy veteran and candidate for Maryland State Senate District 9, is attending SpringFest on Saturday, April 18th in Old Ellicott City, joining thousands of Howard County residents in celebrating Earth Day along historic Main Street. The free, family-friendly festival runs from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Howard County Welcome Center, 8267 Main St, Ellicott City.

“This is exactly the kind of community event that reminds me why I chose to call Ellicott City home,” said Hightower. “Main Street is the heartbeat of this community. When I’m out here talking to families, small business owners, and neighbors, I’m reminded every single time why we have to fight to protect what makes Howard County special – and why we need fresh leadership in Annapolis that actually reflects the people who live here.”

SpringFest, organized by the Ellicott City Partnership, features two live music stages running all day, a vendor village with local artisan and food vendors, family activities, and local nonprofits sharing ways to get involved in environmental stewardship.

Hightower will be present throughout the day and welcomes the opportunity to speak with voters about his priorities for District 9, which include:

• Making Maryland Affordable – cutting taxes and reducing the regulatory burden driving families and businesses out of state
• Supporting Our Schools – empowering parents, rewarding great teachers, and keeping politics out of classrooms
• Keeping Communities Safe – backing law enforcement and first responders while addressing root causes of crime
• Protecting Maryland’s Agricultural Heritage – supporting local farmers and the environment, including the Chesapeake Bay
• Protecting Individual Liberty – defending constitutional rights and pushing back against government overreach

For more information about Ben Hightower, visit www.BenHightower.org or contact Ben@BenHightower.org or (443) 979-3412.