Paul Dongarra
Candidate for County Council Member, Baltimore County, District 1
Background
- Occupation
- Owner, Tablefield Catering
- Campaign website
- paulforcouncil.net
He owns Tablefield Catering and has served as treasurer and co-chair of the executive committee of the Sierra Club's Greater Baltimore Group. He is running with public campaign financing.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports missing-middle housing such as townhomes, duplexes and ADUs
ReportBaltimore County Council District 1: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I also support expanding "missing middle" housing, such as townhomes, duplexes, and accessory units”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports focusing growth in transit-served areas over sprawl
ReportBaltimore County Council District 1: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I support Smart Growth focused on transit-oriented areas where infrastructure: schools, water, sewer, and roads can support development”
Environment & parks
Opposes large-scale data center developments
ReportBaltimore County Council District 1: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“standing up to large-scale data center developments that increase energy demand and upward pressure on costs”
Government & transparency
Proposes public portals tracking council positions and decisions
ReportBaltimore County Council District 1: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“We will create public testimony and decision-tracking portals so residents can clearly see positions on legislation”
Supports an independent, well-resourced Inspector General's Office
ReportBaltimore County Council District 1: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I have been and will be a strong defender of the Inspector General's Office, ensuring it remains independent and well-resourced”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Paul Dongarra on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- 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: Baltimore County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Baltimore County Council District 1: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
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