County

County Council Member, Anne Arundel County

District 2

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

Catelyn Middlebrooks

Democratic

Policy analyst

The gist

Supports workforce housing and transit-oriented development
Supports caregiver support so older adults can stay home
Supports job training and better transportation access
Pledges town halls and surveys on land use

More about Catelyn

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Supports workforce housing and transit-oriented development
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will focus on expanding housing options at all income levels, including workforce and affordable housing, by supporting smart, transit-oriented development”
Supports caregiver support so older adults can stay home
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“first-time homebuyer programs and caregiver support, to help residents, especially older adults, remain in their homes”
Supports job training and better transportation access
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“This includes job training, supporting key industries, and improving transportation access.”
Pledges town halls and surveys on land use
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will actively seek resident input through town halls, surveys, and community partnerships”

Cory Malinowski

Republican

Attorney and small-business owner

The gist

Opposes approving development before infrastructure can handle it
Supports zoning reform allowing more housing types
Pledges to cut red tape and speed permitting
Supports full funding for police and fire
Pledges regular town halls in the district

More about Cory

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Opposes approving development before infrastructure can handle it
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“New development should not be approved until we know our roads, schools, water, sewer, and emergency services can handle it.”
Supports zoning reform allowing more housing types
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support zoning reform that allows more types of housing where our roads, schools, and services can support it.”
Pledges to cut red tape and speed permitting
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will cut red tape for small businesses and speed up permitting.”
Supports full funding for police and fire
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will push for impact studies before new development is approved, full funding for police and fire”
Pledges regular town halls in the district
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will hold regular town halls and make myself available to every resident in the district.”

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