Harold Maldonado
Candidate for County Council Member, Montgomery County, District 7
Background
- Occupation
- Economist and intelligence professional
- Campaign website
- haroldmaldonado.com
An economist specializing in fiscal policy, an intelligence professional and a project manager who has managed federal programs.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes raising taxes on residents
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Council District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would focus on growing revenue through economic growth and business investment rather than increasing taxes on residents.”
Public safety
Supports a larger police budget and removing the Accountability Board
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Council District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I'd increase the police budget and start removing the Accountability Board that impedes police work.”
Supports more police officers over the drone program
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Council District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I'd prioritize manpower in the police force rather than the drone program”
Housing
Supports streamlined zoning and transit-oriented development
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Council District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support expanding diverse housing options, streamlining zoning and permitting, and encouraging transit-oriented development”
Government & transparency
Proposes a county fiscal accountability office to audit programs
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Council District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support creating a county fiscal accountability office modeled on a "DOGE-style" efficiency review/audit (without mass layoffs)”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Harold Maldonado on them.
- Health & human servicesNo 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: Montgomery County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Council District 7 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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