Michael "Mike" P. Ertel
Candidate for County Council Member, Baltimore County, District 6
Background
- Occupation
- Baltimore County Council member (District 6) and council chair
- Campaign website
- tellertel.com
He represents District 6 on the Baltimore County Council and chairs the council.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports keeping the county's AAA bond rating and tax rate
ReportBaltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“No Property Tax increase in 30+ years and keeping our Triple A Bond rating”
Housing
Supports condos, small townhomes and affordable senior housing
ReportBaltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I believe we need to encourage more flexible housing in the County like condos”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports road repaving, speed calming and sewer pipe replacement
ReportBaltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“advocating for road repaving, speed calming, sewer and stormwater pipe replacement, problem rental properties and code enforcement issues”
Government & transparency
Voted against the 2024 council pension bill
ReportBaltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“When there was a controversial Council Pension Bill in 2024, I was the only Councilmember to vote against the measure.”
Supports an independent commission to appoint the Inspector General
ReportBaltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I also supported the legislation that will enable the citizens to vote in November on an Independent Commission”
All sources (4)
- 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
- Maryland Manual: Baltimore County, Legislative Branch
Government record · Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- Baltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
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