Shawn McIntosh
Candidate for County Council Member, Baltimore County, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Director of public health programs, Center for a Healthy Maryland
- Campaign website
- shawnmcintosh.org
He directs public health programs at the Center for a Healthy Maryland and was executive director of Sugar Free Kids Maryland. He has also worked for the American Public Health Association and the American Diabetes Association.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports exploring property tax relief for seniors and families
ReportBaltimore County Council District 5: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“exploring targeted property tax relief for seniors and working families”
Housing
Supports zoning for smaller homes, ADUs and infill
ReportBaltimore County Council District 5: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“updating zoning to allow smaller homes, accessory dwelling units, and modest infill that fits within existing neighborhoods”
Supports stronger tenant protections and first-time buyer programs
ReportBaltimore County Council District 5: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“strengthening tenant protections, and expanding access to first-time homebuyer programs”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports stronger Adequate Public Facilities rules and impact fees
ReportBaltimore County Council District 5: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“ensure that growth pays for itself by enforcing strong Adequate Public Facilities policies and impact fees”
Environment & parks
Supports preserving the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line and farmland
ReportBaltimore County Council District 5: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“By aligning growth with infrastructure, protecting the URDL, and making planning more transparent and collaborative”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Shawn McIntosh on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo 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 5: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
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