County

County Council Member, Wicomico 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.

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Sarah Ashley

Democratic

Marine scientist · Salisbury

The gist

Opposes AI data centers in Wicomico County
Proposes community solar gardens on underused public land
Supports requiring union labor for new development
Supports fully staffed schools and free public healthcare

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Opposes AI data centers in Wicomico County
Wicomico County Council candidates, in their own words
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Times (Salisbury), via Yahoo News · Sep 22, 2026 · yahoo.com
“I am 100% against the development and operation of AI data centers within the county.”
Proposes community solar gardens on underused public land
Wicomico County Council candidates, in their own words
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Times (Salisbury), via Yahoo News · Sep 22, 2026 · yahoo.com
“transforming underutilized public land into the people's power through community solar gardens”
Supports requiring union labor for new development
Wicomico County Council candidates, in their own words
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Times (Salisbury), via Yahoo News · Sep 22, 2026 · yahoo.com
“ANY development must be sustainable, should utilize union labor and must benefit the community first.”
Supports fully staffed schools and free public healthcare
Wicomico County Council candidates, in their own words
Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Times (Salisbury), via Yahoo News · Sep 22, 2026 · yahoo.com
“modern and fully-staffed schools, free public healthcare”

Michael "Hooch" Houck

Republican

Small business owner; retired law enforcement officer

The gist

Pledges to cut red tape for local businesses
Supports well-trained, properly equipped police and emergency services
Pledges transparent budgeting and oversight of county spending
Supports mental health services for veterans and first responders

More about Michael

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Pledges to cut red tape for local businesses
Goals & Priorities: Mike "Hooch" Houck for District 6 County Council
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Mike Houck · hoochforcouncil.com
“I will work to reduce unnecessary red tape, promote fair and consistent regulations”
Supports well-trained, properly equipped police and emergency services
Goals & Priorities: Mike "Hooch" Houck for District 6 County Council
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Mike Houck · hoochforcouncil.com
“I will support well-trained, properly equipped law enforcement and emergency services”
Pledges transparent budgeting and oversight of county spending
Goals & Priorities: Mike "Hooch" Houck for District 6 County Council
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Mike Houck · hoochforcouncil.com
“I believe in responsible budgeting, transparent decision-making, and strong oversight”
Supports mental health services for veterans and first responders
Goals & Priorities: Mike "Hooch" Houck for District 6 County Council
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Mike Houck · hoochforcouncil.com
“This includes supporting mental health services, training opportunities, and programs that honor their service”

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