COLUMBIA COUNCIL
10221 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, MD 21044-3410
(410) 715-3000
FAX (410) 715-3042
TDD (410) 715-3129

Columbia Council Representatives are interested in hearing from you. Please use the links below to contact the individual Council members, or you may send to them all at the same time.

Miles Coffman Chairman Village of Hickory Ridge 6231 Bright Plume Columbia, MD 21044 (H) (410) 997-5323	Tom O'Connor Co-Vice Chairman Village of Dorsey’s Search 4637 Old Dragon Path Ellicott City, MD 21042 (H) (410) 730-3385 (cell) (410)- 336-9269 Fax: (410) 964-3628 (h) (410) 730-3385 Profile	Joshua Feldmark Co-Vice Chairman Village of Wilde Lake 10324 Wilde Lake Terrace Columbia, MD 21044 (H) (410) 884-7940 (O) (202) 547-8435 x17 Fax: (202) 547-8572 (410) 884-7940 Profile	Wolfger Schneider Village of Harper’s Choice 5148 Celestial Way Columbia, MD 21044 (H) (410) 740-1201 (DAY) 443-778-8091 Profile	Pearl Atkinson-Stewart Village of Owen Brown 7190 Lasting Light Way Columbia, MD 21045 (H) (410) 381-8229 Profile
David Hlass Village of Long Reach 5915 –7 Tamar Drive Columbia, MD 21045 (H) (W) 410-884-9350 Profile	Phil Marcus Village of Kings Contrivance 9437 Clocktower Lane Columbia, MD 21046 (H) (301) 498-4992 (O) (301) 498-4766 FAX: (301) 498-9454 Profile	Donna Rice Village of Town Center 5070 Amesbury Drive Columbia, MD 21044 (H) (410) 730-1969 Fax: (301) 596-6907	Barbara Russell Village of Oakland Mills 9474 Wandering Way Columbia, MD 21045 (H) (410) 730-7870 (O) (410) 313-3120	Cabell Greenwood Village of River Hill 6405 Summer Sunrise Columbia, MD 21044 (H) (410) 531-4867 (O) 443-224-2000 Profile

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION BOARD/COUNCIL VALUES

1. Represent constituent interests assertively and make decisions based on the welfare of the entire community.
   • Recognize diverse perspectives, such as ethnicity, age, economic security, differing village life cycles, and varying tenures of Columbia residents.
   • Let people establish these constituent perspectives clearly and acknowledge them before arguing on behalf of some larger community good.
   • Once all constituent perspectives are established and acknowledged, weigh them in relation to the perspective of the entire community.
2. Engage in open discussions that encourage and respect differing positions.
   • When differing with someone’s position, first acknowledge it by summarizing his or her point of view. (Or, ask for such a summary if someone differs with you. “Did you understand my intention? What was it?”)
3. Strive for consensus, but agree to disagree based on the merits.
   • At the beginning of a controversial discussion, ask how many are open-minded, meaning willing to be influenced by a good discussion.
   • Argue to seek a better understanding, not to win the argument. Use inquiry to probe positions you may not agree with. Questions raise fewer defenses and leave more room for flexibility.
4. Speak as a Board through unified messages that present both majority and minority positions.
   • If consensus cannot be reached, end the discussions by summarizing both sides to their mutual satisfaction.
   • Construct press releases with minority participation.
   • Address questions regarding divided positions by acknowledging the merits on both sides, as well as the integrity of the debate and respect for majority rule.
5. Cultivate trust by showing respect for others and by accepting responsibility for the process and its outcomes. 

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