Ryan P. O'Connor
Candidate for County Council Member, Howard County, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Finance professional
- Campaign website
- ryanforhoco.com
A Glenelg High School graduate and West Friendship father of three with an MBA in finance from Loyola University Maryland, he has spent more than two decades in energy-sector project finance.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges not to raise county revenue
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will not raise revenue.”
Public safety
Supports more police patrols in the rural west
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We need more patrols in the rural west where out of town gangs have routinely hit neighborhoods for both auto theft and home invasions.”
Housing
Opposes higher school surcharges and transfer taxes on homes
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Government has made it difficult to build homes … the school surcharge has increased over 500%, transfer taxes have been increased”
Health & human services
Supports county-funded caregiver training at Howard Community College
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would support the county funding a job training program for caregivers at Howard Community College.”
Government & transparency
Proposes an efficiency review of all county departments
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will immediately call for an efficiency review of all county departments to identify ways to reduce costs and improve customer service.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Ryan P. O'Connor on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo 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: Howard County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- About — Ryan O'Connor for Howard County Council
Campaign website · Ryan O'Connor for Howard County Council · ryanforhoco.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Council District 5
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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