Makeda Scott
Candidate for County Council Member, Baltimore County, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Former chair, Baltimore County Board of Education
- Campaign website
- makedascott.com
She is a former chair of the Baltimore County Board of Education and a director of the League of Women Voters of Baltimore City. She has worked as a congressional staffer and led the Woodholme Elementary School PTA.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports incentives for affordable and mixed-income housing near transit
ReportBaltimore County Council District 3: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“incentivize affordable and mixed-income housing, especially near transit and job centers”
Supports expanding rental assistance and preventing displacement
ReportBaltimore County Council District 3: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I will support expanding rental assistance, preserving existing affordable housing, and preventing displacement”
Economy & jobs
Supports attracting grocery stores to underserved areas
ReportBaltimore County Council District 3: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I will support efforts to attract and retain grocery stores in underserved areas”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports better bus connections to job centers
ReportBaltimore County Council District 3: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“expanded and reliable public transit, including better bus connectivity to job centers”
Government & transparency
Proposes a tracking system with timelines for constituent requests
ReportBaltimore County Council District 3: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I will implement a clear system to track and resolve concerns, with defined timelines and regular follow-up”
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 3: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
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