Kelly M. Smith
Candidate for County Council Member, Anne Arundel County, District 1
Background
- Occupation
- Retired federal intelligence analyst
An Army veteran and retired federal intelligence analyst pursuing a doctorate, she has been a Girl Scout leader for a decade.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports redevelopment and missing-middle housing
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will prioritize redevelopment and adaptive reuse of underutilized properties, encourage mixed-use and transit-oriented development, and support “missing middle” housing where appropriate.”
Economy & jobs
Supports workforce programs and apprenticeships
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will support workforce development programs, apprenticeships, and partnerships with local businesses to create job pathways.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports investing in infrastructure and transit
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will support smart redevelopment, invest in infrastructure and transit, expand workforce housing”
Government & transparency
Pledges public meetings on land-use legislation
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will seek resident input by sharing information widely and hosting both virtual and in-person meetings”
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: Anne Arundel County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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