County

County Council Member, Anne Arundel County

District 1

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county council member votes on county laws, the budget, taxes and land-use decisions.

Candidates Compare by issue

Kelly M. Smith

Democratic

Retired federal intelligence analyst

The gist

Supports redevelopment and missing-middle housing
Supports workforce programs and apprenticeships
Supports investing in infrastructure and transit
Pledges public meetings on land-use legislation

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Supports redevelopment and missing-middle housing
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will prioritize redevelopment and adaptive reuse of underutilized properties, encourage mixed-use and transit-oriented development, and support “missing middle” housing where appropriate.”
Supports workforce programs and apprenticeships
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will support workforce development programs, apprenticeships, and partnerships with local businesses to create job pathways.”
Supports investing in infrastructure and transit
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will support smart redevelopment, invest in infrastructure and transit, expand workforce housing”
Pledges public meetings on land-use legislation
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will seek resident input by sharing information widely and hosting both virtual and in-person meetings”

Justin Sherlock

Republican

Mortgage professional

The gist

Supports first-time homebuyer programs and owner-occupancy incentives
Supports cutting red tape and workforce development
Pledges to weigh infrastructure and schools in land-use votes
Pledges town halls and surveys on land use

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Supports first-time homebuyer programs and owner-occupancy incentives
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“This includes promoting home ownership through first time homebuyer programs and incentives for owner occupancy”
Supports cutting red tape and workforce development
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support policies that attract and retain businesses, cut unnecessary red tape and invest in workforce development.”
Pledges to weigh infrastructure and schools in land-use votes
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I’ll evaluate land use based on infrastructure capacity, environmental impact, traffic, schools and community character.”
Pledges town halls and surveys on land use
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Resident input is essential and will be sought through town halls, surveys, and direct outreach”

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