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Byron Macfarlane

@ByronMacfarlane

Lifelong Marylander & Howard Countian. Son, brother, uncle, dog dad. Attorney. Register of Wills. Proudly 🏳️‍🌈. Auth: John Swaner, Treas.

Columbia, MD Katılım Mart 2010
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Byron Macfarlane
Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
Thanks to my senator, @ClarenceLamMD, for his support for my campaign for re-election, and his years of friendship. In the term ahead, we'll continue to put our experience, proven records of results, and progressive values to work for the people of Howard County and Maryland.
Clarence Lam@ClarenceLamMD

HoCo's Register of Wills @ByronMacfarlane has been doing a great job--addressing a lot of shortcomings when he arrived in the office and managing it well over the last 16 years. Proud to be able to support him in his well-deserved reelection (and you should too when you go vote!)

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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
We abolished our court in Howard County in 2022. The difference between 3 elected judges - req'd to be 18 years old & that's it - and an experienced, vetted, trained Circuit Court Judge has been night and day. Every Marylander deserves the kind of access to justice we have here.
The Daily Record@MDDailyRecord

Commentary: In all but three counties, probate matters are still heard by a panel of three elected judges, most of whom are not lawyers by training. Those counties moved away from this ancient system, and it is time for the rest of the state to join them. thedailyrecord.com/2025/11/21/its…

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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
Maryland is the only state with 3-judge panels that hear probate cases. This fraught system guarantees interpersonal conflict, which can distort judicial outcomes for people in grief. What's happened here is nothing new, not unique to one county, and will continue without reform.
Dylan Segelbaum@Dylan_Segelbaum

By @HutzellRick: Feud between Anne Arundel judges heads toward finale. Unfortunately, they dragged me into it. tinyurl.com/3smxxdmr (via @BaltimoreBanner)

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WJZ | CBS Baltimore
WJZ | CBS Baltimore@wjz·
For the third year in a row, Howard County leaders and community members gathered in front of the George Howard government building in Ellicott City to watch the Pride flag be raised. cbsnews.com/baltimore/news…
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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
It was a beautiful day here in Howard County! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @CalvinBallTeam @JessicaFeldmark @christianarigby
The Baltimore Sun@baltimoresun

Howard County officials raised the Progress Pride Flag Monday in front of the county government’s George Howard Building in Ellicott City to kick off Pride month, sending a message of support and perseverance, according to Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. “When we raise the flag, we are sending a message throughout the rest of the state, the nation and the world that we support people loving who they love and being who they are,” Ball said. “That here in Howard County, we see you, we support you, and we love you." Read more: bit.ly/4mEEFLf 🎥: Kiersten Hacker, @baltimoresun

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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
Stand up to bullies and bigots. Be like Gov. Mills.
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Clarence Lam
Clarence Lam@ClarenceLamMD·
Congratulations to Esen Paradiso for her design of Howard County's new flag! Thank you to everyone who submitted designs and to the efforts of the commission over the last year in reviewing the submissions.
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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
A trailblazing public servant and great Marylander. Our state and country are better for her work and her example. Rest In Power, Congresswoman.
Maryland Democratic Party@mddems

Rest in Power, Beverly Byron (1932 - 2025) The Maryland Democratic Party is honoring the life and legacy of Congresswoman Beverly Byron. She was a fighter for Western Maryland and the 6th Congressional district. As a pubic servant, she dedicated her career to protecting and uplifting so many, especially those that served our nation in uniform. Her leadership and dedication to Maryland and the country will not be forgotten.

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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
Ken Martin is channeling the spirit of another great Minnesotan, Paul Wellstone, who once said: "I don't represent the big oil companies, the big pharmaceutical companies - they already have great representation in Washington. It's the rest of the people that need it."
Ken Martin@kenmartin73

Democrats, thank you for putting your trust in me. It's the honor of my life to serve as your next DNC Chair. Now we’re going to pull ourselves together, work as one, and fight for the American people.

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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
We'll challenge lies, fight hate, & hold people accountable. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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The Daily Record
The Daily Record@MDDailyRecord·
Maryland’s registers of wills and their allies in the legislature are worried that a part of Gov. Wes Moore’s tax reform proposal will strip them of their main revenue source.
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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
There's some good here, but the elimination of the inheritance tax is bad for Maryland. Almost no one pays it, most don't even live in Maryland, and it'll cost over $110 million. My fellow Registers of Wills and I - who collect this tax - will have more to say in the days ahead.
Pamela Wood@pwoodreporter

Maryland @GovWesMoore says he won't balance the budget "on the backs of working-class families." Instead, he's proposing increases on income greater than $500K. A first look at his proposal here from me, @WintrodeBrenda & @MaddiONeill: thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…

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Tom Coale
Tom Coale@hocorising·
Give me a call, Costco!
Andrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com@FluentInFinance

Costco is building apartments above its stores to address the affordable housing crisis, starting early this year. Walking downstairs and getting a $1.50 hot dog gives new meaning to “affordable walkability.” It includes free membership, a rooftop pool, fitness area, gardens/ courtyards, and a community space. Los Angeles is the first residential complex with 800 apartments and a built-in store. Would you live in Costco?

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“It affords couples some basic protections in case one of them passes away, including an exemption from the state’s 10% inheritance tax,” he said. 3/3
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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
Macfarlane said he encourages any LGBTQIA+ couples who aren’t ready to marry, but are partnered, to consider registering with their local register of wills. 2/3
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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
He was one of a kind. Always smiling, always there to help, always there for his family and friends. He bravely voted for marriage equality, drawing the ire of many voters in his district, but being true to his heart. I offer my heartfelt thanks and prayers. RIP my friend.
Bryan P. Sears@bpsears

Sad news: Former Del. James E. Malone Jr. (D-Baltimore and Howard) died this afternoon. He was 67. Malone was a 19-year veteran of the House of Delegates and at the time of departure was vice chair of the House Environmental Matters Committee.

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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
I took on this fight for the people of Howard County and Maryland, to ease their burden, and to prove that government can work for the average citizen. And I renew my gratitude to everyone who played a role in making this reform a reality. 5/5 #PromisesMakePromisesKept
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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
Even more damning, in its last two years, the Orphans' Court had its decisions appealed every six weeks. The Circuit Court? Just once in two years. 4/5
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Byron Macfarlane@ByronMacfarlane·
It's been two years since reform came to our probate court in Howard County. We continue to monitor important metrics that translate into real results for families going through the hardest time of their lives. 1/5 🧵
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