County

County Council Member, Harford County

District A

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

Jeff Beck

Republican

Commercial account manager · Joppatowne

The gist

Pledges to protect parks, farms and open space
Opposes tax increases; proposes growing the tax base
Opposes council members holding county-funded jobs
Supports sidewalks, bike lanes and Harford Transit Link improvements
Supports homes affordable for middle-income buyers
Supports expanded community policing and neighborhood watch programs

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Pledges to protect parks, farms and open space
Jeff Beck for Harford County Council: Issues
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jeff Beck · jeffbeckforharfordcounty.com
“I will fight to protect our parks, farms, and open spaces, and encourage responsible use and re-development of vacant properties”
Opposes tax increases; proposes growing the tax base
Jeff Beck for Harford County Council: Issues
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jeff Beck · jeffbeckforharfordcounty.com
“I aim to grow county revenue not by raising taxes, but by increasing the tax base.”
Opposes council members holding county-funded jobs
Who is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“employment in an entity which is majority funded through the Harford County Budget cannot exist harmoniously with service on the County Council”
Supports sidewalks, bike lanes and Harford Transit Link improvements
Who is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I am committed to expanding access to multi-modal transportation through the installation and improvement of sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes”
Supports homes affordable for middle-income buyers
Who is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“What I am advocating for is homes that are genuinely affordable for middle-income earners to purchase.”
Supports expanded community policing and neighborhood watch programs
Jeff Beck for Harford County Council: Issues
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jeff Beck · jeffbeckforharfordcounty.com
“I will work with the sheriff's office to improve and enhance community policing initiatives, youth programs, and neighborhood watch programs.”

Nolanda Robert

DemocraticIncumbent

Counselor and consultant · Edgewood

The gist

Supports homelessness prevention and more affordable housing
Pledges stronger rental housing oversight and code enforcement
Supports planned growth backed by infrastructure
Supports directing investment to Edgewood and Joppatowne
Supports more funding for mental health and addiction services
Supports public employees' eligibility to serve on County Council

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Supports homelessness prevention and more affordable housing
Who is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“develop practical solutions focused on prevention, housing stability, and the responsible expansion of affordable housing options.”
Pledges stronger rental housing oversight and code enforcement
Who is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I will work with stakeholders to strengthen oversight and accountability in rental housing, ensure that property maintenance standards are enforced”
Supports planned growth backed by infrastructure
Who is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“responsible growth, when properly planned and supported by infrastructure, is necessary to maintain a strong tax base”
Supports directing investment to Edgewood and Joppatowne
Who is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“we must be intentional about directing resources to communities that have historically been underserved.”
Supports more funding for mental health and addiction services
Friends of Nolanda Campaign
Campaign website · Friends of Nolanda Campaign · friendsofnolandacampaign.com
“create more funding for mental health and substance abuse, provide more opportunities for our children”
Supports public employees' eligibility to serve on County Council
Who is running for Harford County Council in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I believe individuals employed by the Sheriff's Office, public schools, or other county-funded entities should be eligible to serve on the County Council”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.