Cat Carter
Candidate for County Council Member, Howard County, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Cybersecurity business owner
- Campaign website
- vote4catcarter.com
A small cybersecurity business owner and former teacher, she is president of the PTA Council of Howard County and a consumer member of the Maryland Board of Optometry.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports cutting non-school spending for school maintenance
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We must also prioritize reducing non-school spending so we can address the $200 million in deferred school maintenance.”
Public safety
Supports continued police training and staffing investment
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Howard County officers are highly trained professionals with four-year degrees who deserve continued investment in training, staffing, and technology.”
Education
Supports in-county special education programs to cut costs
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will advocate for reducing transportation costs and investing in in-county special education programs to lower long-term expenses.”
Housing
Supports infill housing and mixed-use redevelopment
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support infill housing and mixed-use redevelopment that strengthens our community while protecting green spaces.”
Environment & parks
Supports rooftop and parking-lot solar
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support solar on rooftops and parking lots, energy efficiency programs, protecting forests and farmland, improving stormwater systems”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Cat Carter on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 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: Howard County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- About Cat — Cat Carter for County Council
Campaign website · Cat Carter for County Council · vote4catcarter.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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