James Amos
Candidate for County Council Member, Baltimore County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Retired Maryland Capitol Police lieutenant
He is a member of the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee and a former lieutenant in the Maryland Capitol Police and staff sergeant in the Maryland Army National Guard.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports cutting county fees, regulations and spending
ReportBaltimore County Council District 2: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“Stop spending so much money. The county needs return to its core functions. Cut fees and regulations”
Public safety
Supports cooperating with federal immigration authorities
ReportBaltimore County Council District 2: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“We should be cooperating with federal authorities on this matter, not trying to ignore or obstruct them.”
Education
Supports Inspector General oversight of the school system
ReportBaltimore County Council District 2: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I strongly support legislation giving the Inspector General oversight of BCPS”
Housing
Supports a possible moratorium on Section 8 housing
ReportBaltimore County Council District 2: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“A moratorium on section 8 may be necessary.”
Economy & jobs
Supports saving and revitalizing Security Square Mall
ReportBaltimore County Council District 2: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“saving and revitalizing Security Square Mall is of the utmost importance”
Environment & parks
Opposes the proposed Woodlawn AI data center
ReportBaltimore County Council District 2: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“Stopping the Woodlawn data center. Central Woodlawn is no place for an AI data center.”
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 2: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
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