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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.

Taxes & budget

  • Jeff BeckRepublican

    • Opposes tax increases; proposes growing the tax base
  • Nolanda RobertDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Public safety

  • Jeff BeckRepublican

    • Supports expanded community policing and neighborhood watch programs
  • Nolanda RobertDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Jeff BeckRepublican

    • Supports homes affordable for middle-income buyers
  • Nolanda RobertDemocratic

    • Supports homelessness prevention and more affordable housing
    • Pledges stronger rental housing oversight and code enforcement

Economy & jobs

  • Jeff BeckRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Nolanda RobertDemocratic

    • Supports planned growth backed by infrastructure
    • Supports directing investment to Edgewood and Joppatowne

Roads & infrastructure

  • Jeff BeckRepublican

    • Supports sidewalks, bike lanes and Harford Transit Link improvements
  • Nolanda RobertDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Jeff BeckRepublican

    • Pledges to protect parks, farms and open space
  • Nolanda RobertDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Health & human services

  • Jeff BeckRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Nolanda RobertDemocratic

    • Supports more funding for mental health and addiction services

Government & transparency

  • Jeff BeckRepublican

    • Opposes council members holding county-funded jobs
  • Nolanda RobertDemocratic

    • Supports public employees' eligibility to serve on 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.