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County Council Member, Harford County

District D

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.

Jean Salvatore

Democratic

Retired federal logistics director; part-time college instructor · Bel Air

The gist

  • Supports smart growth protecting farms, forests and open space
  • Supports county investment in rooftop solar on government buildings
  • Pledges to take no campaign donations
  • Pledges to serve only one term
  • Supports teachers and deputies serving on the County Council
  • Supports workforce training partnerships and affordable housing options
More about Jean
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  1. Supports smart growth protecting farms, forests and open space

    Jean Salvatore for Harford County Council District D

    Campaign website · Citizens for Jean Salvatore · citizensforjeansalvatore.com

    “Jean supports smart growth where infrastructure already exists, protecting Harford's farms, forests, trails, and open spaces”
  2. Supports county investment in rooftop solar on government buildings

    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

    “the county should lead the way by investing in rooftop solar on government buildings”
  3. Pledges to take no campaign donations

    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 taking no campaign donations and will work for the people in my district.”
  4. Pledges to serve only one term

    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

    “My intent if elected is to serve only one term”
  5. Supports teachers and deputies serving on the 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

    “The state supreme court has ruled that teachers and deputies may serve. I believe that decision is sound”
  6. Supports workforce training partnerships and affordable housing options

    Jean Salvatore for Harford County Council District D

    Campaign website · Citizens for Jean Salvatore · citizensforjeansalvatore.com

    “can strengthen workforce training, attract sustainable jobs, and expand affordable housing options.”

John B. Carl, Jr.

Republican

Self-employed plumbing contractor

The gist

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