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County Council Member · District A · 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 raceJeff Beck is a candidate for Harford County Council Member representing District A and has lived in Harford County for nearly 20 years, with his home in Joppatowne. He works as a Commercial Account Manager in the automotive industry after building his career from entry-level food service roles at Chick-fil-A to Assistant General Manager at Ruby Tuesday. Beck is a graduate of Baltimore Lutheran School (now Concordia Preparatory School) and holds a certificate in Automotive Technology with 5 of 8 ASE certifications. He is the father of seven children ages 11 to 23, grandfather to one granddaughter, and recently married his second wife Nicole. A strong community volunteer, he has served on the Human Relations Commission for District A, coached youth sports through Joppatowne Rec. Council, and supported numerous charities including Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, and Tabitha's House.
Sources: Campaign website
Are you tired of our local politicians bickering and name-calling? Are you ready to see some serious improvements in our county, and in our district?
I will fight to protect our parks, farms, and open spaces, and encourage responsible use and re-development of vacant properties by attracting new businesses to our District.
I aim to grow county revenue not by raising taxes, but by increasing the tax base. That means attracting and growing tourism, attracting new residents from outside the county, and growing business.
It's not just about law enforcement, it's about building mutual trust with the community.
Source: jeffbeckforharfordcounty.com
Land Use
Protecting agricultural history, parks, and open spaces from overdevelopment while encouraging responsible redevelopment of vacant commercial and residential properties in District A
“I will fight to protect our parks, farms, and open spaces, and encourage responsible use and re-development of vacant properties by attracting new businesses to our District”
Government Ethics
Promoting transparency, maturity, and responsibility in county government; ending public bickering between agencies; ensuring collaborative work with council, executive office, and all county agencies
“Harford County residents deserve transparency, maturity, and responsibility from our entire government, not only the ones in elected office. We've watched for too long public and petty bickering within and between agencies”
Tax Policy
Growing county revenue through expanding tax base rather than raising taxes; attracting tourism, new residents, and business growth to ensure educator and deputy compensation
“I aim to grow county revenue not by raising taxes, but by increasing the tax base. That means attracting and growing tourism, attracting new residents from outside the county, and growing business.”
Public Safety
Supporting the Harford County Sheriff's Office while improving community policing initiatives, youth programs, neighborhood watch programs, and building mutual trust with the community; Beck is a graduate of the 31st HCSO Citizen's Police Academy
“I will work with the sheriff's office to improve and enhance community policing initiatives, youth programs, and neighborhood watch programs. It's not just about law enforcement, it's about building mutual trust with the community.”
Economic Development
Attracting new businesses to District A, particularly businesses owned by District A citizens; growing tourism and business to expand the tax base without raising taxes
“I will fight to protect our parks, farms, and open spaces, and encourage responsible use and re-development of vacant properties by attracting new businesses to our District”
“I will fight to protect our parks, farms, and open spaces, and encourage responsible use and re-development of vacant properties by attracting new businesses to our District”
Source“Harford County residents deserve transparency, maturity, and responsibility from our entire government. We've watched for too long public and petty bickering within and between agencies”
Source“I aim to grow county revenue not by raising taxes, but by increasing the tax base. That means attracting and growing tourism, attracting new residents from outside the county, and growing business.”
Source“I will work with the sheriff's office to improve and enhance community policing initiatives, youth programs, and neighborhood watch programs. It's not just about law enforcement, it's about building mutual trust with the community.”
Source“I will fight to protect our parks, farms, and open spaces, and encourage responsible use and re-development of vacant properties by attracting new businesses to our District”
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