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County Council Member, Anne Arundel County

District 4

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.

Taxes & budget

  • Thomas Dale WielandRepublican

    • Supports lower property taxes for retired residents
    • Opposes commercial property tax breaks for large companies
  • Julie HummerDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Education

Housing

  • Thomas Dale WielandRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Julie HummerDemocratic

    • Co-sponsored bills on moderately priced units and ADUs
    • Pledges missing-middle housing legislation next term
    • Sponsored bill keeping evicted tenants' belongings off the curb

Economy & jobs

  • Thomas Dale WielandRepublican

    • Supports grants and startup tax breaks for small businesses
  • Julie HummerDemocratic

    • Supports continued funding of small-business programs

Roads & infrastructure

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County Council Member, Anne Arundel County, District 4 · Maryland 2026 Gubernatorial General Election · The Gist