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During our SCCA Board of Directors meeting on December 12, 2025, the Board voted to pursue designating SCCA as a Special Community Benefits District (SCBD).

Such a designation would result in Anne Arundel County collecting our annual dues through annual county tax collection. We are pursuing this action for one reason: only 70 percent of houses that are part of SCCA pay annual dues and the community’s income doesn’t match our expenses. There are many homeowners’ associations designated as SCBDs in Anne Arundel County, including our neighbors in Chartwell.

Two-thirds of SCCA homeowners must sign a petition in order for our community to become a SCBD. Establishing a SCBD will likely be a lengthy process; we will be sure to share information regularly and provide an opportunity for members of the community to share their opinions about this initiative.

Riding bikes and scooters can be a lot of fun, but it's also important to teach our children about the potential dangers, especially when riding at night. To help keep our community safe, we encourage all parents to talk to their kids about bike and scooter safety. Here are some important safety tips to share:

• Always wear a helmet.
• Ride defensively and be aware of your surroundings.
• Use bike paths and sidewalks when available.
• Avoid riding at night.

The intersection of Governor Stone and Benfield can be especially perilous, as well as the intersection of Severncrest and W Benfield. It is vitally important for children to learn their safety basics and for drivers to be vigilant.

For more information regarding children and e-scooters, please visit HealthyChildren.org and watch this short video from MarylandEMS.