[Starboard]

Raghid Shourbaji, president of the Howard County Muslim Council, said the need is growing because the county’s Muslim population is growing. He said another indoor pool in Jessup has a similar program, but he hopes the one in Columbia will be more convenient.

Is Jessup part of Columbia? It is on the other side of I-95 and looks to be closer to Ft. Meade than the township of Columbia.

I want my own HOV lane and commuting time; I'm concerned about people watching me drive.

[the OlLine Rebel]

No, Jessup far predates Kolumbia; it’s a classic “Route 1” area. But some in Jessup try to co-opt the “Columbia” banner to attract people.

[sodpoodle]

Not sure about other pools in the area - don’t use them - they might also be ‘privately owned’ by other Home Owners Association(s) - not tax-payer funded. The ‘planned community association’ BOD members are responsible for making decisions....much like elected County and State supervisors. Same difference....it’s all about power and pushing an agenda.

There’s the mandatory HOA fee and perhaps optional membership fees for using facilities. Otherwise it’s communism for the affluent.