Cory Shaffer
Candidate for County Council Member, Baltimore County, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Small business owner (mental health clinic)
- Campaign website
- coryforcountycouncil.com
A small business owner, he started a mental health clinic during the opioid crisis. He formed the group Stop Data Centers in Baltimore County.
Documented positions
Education
Supports public school performance dashboards
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“I support public school performance dashboards that give people more transparency.”
Housing
Proposes county-built starter homes on county-owned land
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“We hire local builders to build smaller, quality homes. We build a home for $150,000. Sell it for $200,000.”
Proposes a community benefit ordinance for large projects
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“I'll introduce and push for a community benefit ordinance.”
Environment & parks
Supports county solar, landfill and hydroelectric power
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“Let's put solar over parking lots and on buildings. We can use landfills and hydroelectric to create power”
Opposes data centers in Baltimore County
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“I formed Stop Data Centers in Baltimore County.”
Health & human services
Proposes low-cost childcare in empty county buildings
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“We have buildings sitting empty. Families need affordable childcare. So let's put those buildings to use.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Cory Shaffer on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo 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
- Cory Shaffer for Baltimore County Council District 5
Campaign website · Cory Shaffer for Baltimore County Council · coryforcountycouncil.com
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