Caridad "Cari" Santiago
Candidate for County Council Member, Baltimore County, District 7
Background
- Occupation
- Former small business owner; school and PTA board volunteer
- Campaign website
- cariforbcc.com
Since 2016 she has served on three school and PTA boards and has been a volunteer school lead for the Student Support Network. She owned and ran a small business in Baltimore County for six years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports predictable, common-sense development impact fees
ReportBaltimore County Council District 7: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“implement common-sense impact fees that both homeowners and construction teams can predict”
Education
Supports more oversight and accountability of county schools
ReportBaltimore County Council District 7: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“Demanding oversight and accountability of BCPS, elevating our school system, will support current residents”
Housing
Supports development and redevelopment under the 2030 Master Plan
ReportBaltimore County Council District 7: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“willing to support the responsible development and redevelopment outlined in the 2030 Master Plan”
Opposes excessive down-zoning that limits housing
ReportBaltimore County Council District 7: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“We are in a cycle of excessive down-zoning, which takes away housing opportunities for our residents.”
Government & transparency
Opposes councilmanic courtesy and targeted legislation
ReportBaltimore County Council District 7: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“We need council members who are willing to reject retail politics, targeted legislation, and councilmanic courtesy.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Caridad "Cari" Santiago on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Baltimore County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Baltimore County Council District 7: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
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