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County Executive · Baltimore County · 2026 Primary
The County Executive serves as the chief administrator of the county, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and enforcing laws passed by the County Council. This official proposes the annual budget that directs how local tax dollars are spent on services such as public schools, roads, and emergency response. The County Executive also has the power to appoint department heads and can sign or veto legislation affecting the entire county.
View all candidates in this raceIzzy Patoka is a land use professional and public servant seeking the office of Baltimore County Executive who has spent his entire career working to bring people together and make our community a better place to live, work, and raise a family. He served as Chair of the Baltimore County Council representing District 2 and previously held roles in state government including Director of Community Development for LifeBridge Health and founding Director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods. A nationally certified planner (AICP) and graduate of Towson University, he emphasizes community engagement is essential to community strength and leads by example. His legislative record includes expanding the County Council seats to better reflect demographics, passing a balanced budget that increased public school funding, and introducing legislation like the "Bag Bill" to reduce plastic pollution. He describes himself as a bridge builder who brings people together from all walks of life to improve quality of life issues such as affordable housing, transportation, and public safety.
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Education
Passed a balanced budget that increased funding for public schools and led legislation to reduce school overcrowding ensuring a seat for every student.
“He also helped pass a county budget that was both balanced and increased funding for our public schools, led on legislation that reduced school overcrowding and required that there was a seat for every one of our students.”
Environment
Introduced the "Bag Bill" to rid the county of plastic bag pollution and passed legislation to protect open space.
“He was also the lead sponsor of Baltimore County’s “Bag Bill” which was focused on ridding the county of plastic bag pollution.”
Land Use
Passed mixed-use zoning regulation to ensure development is community-centered and advocates for maintaining the Urban Rural Demarcation Line.
“He also passed legislation on mixed-use zoning regulation to ensure Baltimore County develops with the community at the forefront of decision making.”
Fiscal Policy
Led efforts to pass a balanced county budget while managing capital budgets for planning departments.
“He also helped pass a county budget that was both balanced and increased funding for our public schools.”
Community Development
Expanded the County Council from seven to nine seats to allow minority and underrepresented communities better chances for elected office.
“As chair of the County Council, Izzy passed legislation to expand the County Council from seven to nine seats that would allow minority and underrepresented communities a better chance to gain elected office.”
“He also helped pass a county budget that was both balanced and increased funding for our public schools, led on legislation that reduced school overcrowding.”
Source“He was also the lead sponsor of Baltimore County’s “Bag Bill” which was focused on ridding the county of plastic bag pollution.”
Source“He also passed legislation on mixed-use zoning regulation to ensure Baltimore County develops with the community at the forefront of decision making.”
Source“He also helped pass a county budget that was both balanced and increased funding for our public schools.”
Source“As chair of the County Council, Izzy passed legislation to expand the County Council from seven to nine seats that would allow minority and underrepresented communities a better chance to gain elected office.”
Source“Prevent Drivers From Passing a Stopped School Bus Prevent Reckless Drivers From Speeding and Aggressive Driving on Our Roads Enhance Code Enforcement”
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