Kristin Mink
Candidate for County Council Member, Montgomery County, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Montgomery County Council member (District 5); former MCPS teacher
- Campaign website
- kristinmink.com
Montgomery County Council member for District 5, she is a former MCPS teacher and community organizer who worked on policy advocacy at the Center for Popular Democracy.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposed eliminating the $692 ITOC property tax credit
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“I strongly opposed eliminating the $692 ITOC property tax credit to raise revenue this year.”
Supports an income tax increase on the highest earners
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“I would have preferred to rely on an income tax increase on the highest earners, paired with targeted budget cuts.”
Public safety
Sponsors bill requiring security upgrades at high-crime rentals
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“I have legislation requiring landlords of high-crime properties to invest in security, lighting and working locks”
Supports expanding Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams to more 911 calls
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“I strongly support expanding Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams to respond to all 911 calls at which armed officers aren't needed”
Housing
Proposes a tear-down tax on developers to fund affordable housing
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“I'll push for passage of my bill to increase funding for affordable housing construction via a tear-down tax charged to developers flipping homes.”
Co-led passage of rent stabilization; supports expanding it
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“I helped lead the passage of rent stabilization, and I'll continue working to strengthen that code so it applies to more residents.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kristin Mink 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 5 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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