Paula S. Etting
Candidate for County Council Member, Harford County, District C
Background
- Occupation
- Mayor of Bel Air; retired attorney
- Lives in
- Bel Air
- Campaign website
- paulasetting.com
A retired attorney, elected to the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners in 2021, chosen mayor in 2023 and re-elected to the town board in 2025.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges not to raise county taxes
ReportWho is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“First, success means not raising taxes.”
Public safety
Supports making public safety a top county priority
ReportPaula S. Etting for Harford CountyCampaign website · Committee to Elect Paula S. Etting · paulasetting.com
“Public safety must remain one of our top priorities.”
Education
Supports schools focused on reading, writing and math
ReportPaula S. Etting for Harford CountyCampaign website · Committee to Elect Paula S. Etting · paulasetting.com
“I am committed to seeing that our public schools provide a solid foundation in reading, writing, and mathematics to all students.”
Housing
Opposes expanding water, sewer area or development envelope
ReportWho is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I oppose expanding the water and sewer service area or the development envelope because those decisions directly drive higher-density growth.”
Opposes state-imposed high-density housing in Harford
ReportWho is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“We are already seeing pressure from the State to impose high-density housing, regardless of whether it fits our local needs.”
Government & transparency
Supports ballot question on council members' public employment
ReportWho is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I support putting this issue on the ballot so the voters can decide.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Paula S. Etting on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
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: Harford County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Who is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
- Paula S. Etting for Harford County
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Paula S. Etting · paulasetting.com
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