Christine L. Vondersmith
Republican
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County Council Member, Baltimore County
District 6
- 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.
The County Council grows from seven to nine districts with this election, under a new district map. Michael Ertel represents District 6 under the previous seven-district map.
Michael "Mike" P. Ertel
DemocraticIncumbent
Baltimore County Council member (District 6) and council chair
The gist
- Supports road repaving, speed calming and sewer pipe replacement
- Supports condos, small townhomes and affordable senior housing
- Voted against the 2024 council pension bill
- Supports an independent commission to appoint the Inspector General
- Supports keeping the county's AAA bond rating and tax rate
More about Michael
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Supports road repaving, speed calming and sewer pipe replacement
Baltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“advocating for road repaving, speed calming, sewer and stormwater pipe replacement, problem rental properties and code enforcement issues”
Supports condos, small townhomes and affordable senior housing
Baltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I believe we need to encourage more flexible housing in the County like condos”
Voted against the 2024 council pension bill
Baltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“When there was a controversial Council Pension Bill in 2024, I was the only Councilmember to vote against the measure.”
Supports an independent commission to appoint the Inspector General
Baltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I also supported the legislation that will enable the citizens to vote in November on an Independent Commission”
Supports keeping the county's AAA bond rating and tax rate
Baltimore County Council District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“No Property Tax increase in 30+ years and keeping our Triple A Bond rating”
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