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County Council Member · District 2 · Anne Arundel County · 2026 Primary
County Council Members serve as the legislative branch of county government, passing local laws and approving the annual budget that funds public schools, roads, and emergency services. They set local tax rates and make final decisions on land use and zoning, which determines where new homes and businesses can be built. This office is responsible for prioritizing how your tax dollars are spent and managing the long-term growth and infrastructure of your community.
View all candidates in this raceCory Malinowski is a Navy veteran, small-business owner, and North County resident running for Anne Arundel County Council District 2. He describes himself as a lifelong community servant who has spent his life in service to country, then community, and now the county. His campaign operates under the slogan Leadership that Listens and emphasizes addressing real problems including safer neighborhoods, smarter development, improved roads and infrastructure, and responsive government. Malinowski aims to represent all constituents regardless of political affiliation and filed as a candidate on May 27, 2025. A campaign kickoff is scheduled for October 8, 2025.
Sources: Campaign website
Hi, I'm Cory Malinowski, Navy veteran, small-business owner, North County resident, and lifelong community servant running for Anne Arundel County Council, District 2.
Real leadership starts with listening. Whether you're a Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, or independent, you deserve a councilmember who considers your perspective in how decisions impact your family and community.
Public safety is government's fundamental duty to its citizens. Rising crime rates, drug overdoses, human trafficking, and property crimes represent a failure to fulfill this basic responsibility.
Smart development means matching housing to infrastructure capacity, not cramming more units into areas already stretched beyond their limits.
Source: corymalinowski.com
Public Safety
Malinowski states public safety is government's fundamental duty to citizens and addresses rising crime rates, drug overdoses, human trafficking, and property crimes. He commits to supporting law enforcement with proper funding, training, equipment while holding criminals accountable through swift consequences.
“Public safety is government's fundamental duty to its citizens. Rising crime rates, drug overdoses, human trafficking, and property crimes represent a failure to fulfill this basic responsibility. I will support law enforcement and ensure they have the resources needed to do their jobs effectively.”
Development
Malinowski advocates for smart development that matches housing to infrastructure capacity rather than cramming units into areas already stretched beyond limits. He emphasizes protecting existing neighborhoods from traffic overload while ensuring new residents receive quality of life.
“Smart development means matching housing to infrastructure capacity, not cramming more units into areas already stretched beyond their limits. This protects existing neighborhoods from traffic overload and worse service while ensuring new residents receive the quality of life they expect when they move to Anne Arundel County.”
Roads/Transportation
Malinowski notes Anne Arundel County is responsible for 6,715 roads (approximately 1,850 miles) and commits to ensuring neighborhood streets are well-maintained. He plans to work with state delegation to advocate for fair funding and timely project completion on state roads.
“Anne Arundel County has responsibility for 6,715 roads, which is approximately 1,850 miles and growing, and we need to excel at what's actually under our control. While we can't fix Route 50 or I-97, we can ensure our neighborhood streets, roads, and local connectors are well-maintained and efficiently managed.”
Education
Malinowski states excellent public education is one of government's most important responsibilities. He commits to working with the Board of Education to maintain rigorous academic standards and fiscal accountability while ensuring teachers receive competitive compensation.
“Excellent public education is one of government's most important responsibilities and the foundation of a strong community. As your councilmember, I'll work with the Board of Education to maintain rigorous academic standards and fiscal accountability.”
Economic Development
Malinowski believes government should get out of the way of businesses who create jobs. He advocates for efficient rules and regulations that allow businesses to work rather than waiting on bureaucrats, with consistent fair policies benefiting all businesses equally.
“Government's role in economic development is clear: get out of the way of businesses who create jobs and local prosperity. As a small-business owner myself, I've seen how efficient rules and regulations allow businesses to get back to work.”
Environment
Malinowski states environmental stewardship and economic prosperity go hand in hand when government focuses on practical policies. He emphasizes proper enforcement of existing regulations over creating new bureaucratic layers, particularly for stormwater management.
“Environmental stewardship and economic prosperity go hand in hand when government focuses on practical, results-oriented policies. We need to emphasize proper enforcement of existing regulations over creating new bureaucratic layers.”
Small Business
As a small-business owner himself, Malinowski advocates for efficient rules and regulations that allow businesses to get back to work rather than waiting on government bureaucrats. He supports streamlined permitting processes through competent administration.
“As a small-business owner myself, I've seen how efficient rules and regulations allow businesses to get back to work, instead of waiting on government bureaucrats to process a form.”
Report Annapolis reports Cory Malinowski is a Republican from Severn with a background in military and civic service who officially announced his candidacy for Anne Arundel County's District 2 seat on the County Council. The article notes his campaign emphasizes addressing real problems for district residents by prioritizing safer neighborhoods, smarter development, improved roads and infrastructure, and a more responsive government. His focus on listening and responsiveness may appeal to voters seeking alternatives to partisan politics.
“Public safety is government's fundamental duty to its citizens. Rising crime rates, drug overdoses, human trafficking, and property crimes represent a failure to fulfill this basic responsibility.”
Source“Smart development means matching housing to infrastructure capacity, not cramming more units into areas already stretched beyond their limits.”
Source“Anne Arundel County has responsibility for 6,715 roads, which is approximately 1,850 miles and growing, and we need to excel at what's actually under our control.”
Source“Excellent public education is one of government's most important responsibilities and the foundation of a strong community. As your councilmember, I'll work with the Board of Education to maintain rigorous academic standards and fiscal accountability.”
Source“Government's role in economic development is clear: get out of the way of businesses who create jobs and local prosperity. As a small-business owner myself, I've seen how efficient rules and regulations allow businesses to get back to work.”
Source“Environmental stewardship and economic prosperity go hand in hand when government focuses on practical, results-oriented policies. We need to emphasize proper enforcement of existing regulations over creating new bureaucratic layers.”
Source“As a small-business owner myself, I've seen how efficient rules and regulations allow businesses to get back to work, instead of waiting on government bureaucrats to process a form.”
Source“We need to make sure we are planning for growth and matching road construction with forecasted future demand – not building the road for the bare minimum today, when tomorrow it will be overcrowded.”
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