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County Council Member · District D · Harford 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 raceJay Evans is running for Harford County Council Member and grew up in Kingsville, Maryland, having spent most of his adult life in Harford County across Abingdon, Churchville, Fallston, and Forest Hill. He describes himself as a Christian, husband, father, and business leader who believes leadership is about service — listening to people, treating others with respect, and working together to strengthen the community. His campaign centers on restoring trust in local government through decency over division, compromise, and collaboration across all council districts. Evans emphasizes that Harford County deserves leadership that brings people together rather than pushing them apart, with a focus on protecting farmland, fiscal responsibility, responsible growth, education, and supporting local businesses.
Sources: Campaign website
Harford County deserves leadership that brings people together, not pushes them apart.
Jay believes in respectful dialogue, accountability, and putting our community before politics.
His campaign is focused on restoring trust in local government and working with everyone to solve real problems.
Our farms built Harford County, and protecting them matters. Jay supports strong farmland preservation, respect for landowner rights, and responsible development that ensures infrastructure keeps pace with growth.
Source: friendsofjayevans.com
Farmland Protection
Supports strong farmland preservation, responsible land use policies, and protecting the rural character that makes District D unique. Believes farms are a vital part of community and economy.
“Harford County's farms are a vital part of our community and economy. Jay supports strong farmland preservation, responsible land use policies, and protecting the rural character that makes District D unique.”
Fiscal Responsibility
Brings business-minded approach to county government with focus on responsible spending, accountability, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used efficiently.
“Jay will bring a business-minded approach to county government, focusing on responsible spending, accountability, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively.”
Responsible Growth and Infrastructure
Believes development should follow infrastructure — ensuring roads, schools, and public safety services can support new growth without placing unnecessary strain on communities.
“Growth must be planned responsibly. Jay believes development should follow infrastructure — ensuring roads, schools, and public safety services can support new growth without placing unnecessary strain on our communities.”
Education
Supports policies that ensure students have the resources they need while maintaining responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
“Our schools are critical to the future of Harford County. Jay supports policies that ensure students have the resources they need while maintaining responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.”
Local Business Support
Supports policies that help small businesses grow, encourage responsible economic development, and create opportunities for Harford County residents.
“A strong local economy benefits everyone. Jay supports policies that help small businesses grow, encourage responsible economic development, and create opportunities for Harford County residents.”
Community Collaboration
Believes best solutions come when leaders listen, work together, and put interests of community first. Committed to bringing people together to move Harford County forward.
“Jay believes the best solutions come when leaders listen, work together, and put the interests of the community first. He is committed to bringing people together to move Harford County forward.”
“Harford County's farms are a vital part of our community and economy. Jay supports strong farmland preservation, responsible land use policies, and protecting the rural character that makes District D unique.”
Source“Jay will bring a business-minded approach to county government, focusing on responsible spending, accountability, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively.”
Source“Growth must be planned responsibly. Jay believes development should follow infrastructure — ensuring roads, schools, and public safety services can support new growth without placing unnecessary strain on our communities.”
Source“Our schools are critical to the future of Harford County. Jay supports policies that ensure students have the resources they need while maintaining responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.”
Source“A strong local economy benefits everyone. Jay supports policies that help small businesses grow, encourage responsible economic development, and create opportunities for Harford County residents.”
Source“Jay supports strong farmland preservation, respect for landowner rights, and responsible development that ensures infrastructure keeps pace with growth.”
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