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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 raceJohn B. Carl, Jr. is running for Harford County Council District D in the 2026 election. He describes himself as not a career politician but rather a lifelong conservative Republican who has operated a self-employed plumbing business in Harford County for 30 years. As a husband, father, and grandfather, he emphasizes his love for family and Harford County as reasons for entering public service. Carl positions himself as someone who understands the importance of integrity and delivering on promises because he runs a successful small business.
Sources: Campaign website
John is not a career politician, he is a life long conservative Republican.
John believes in: - Common Sense Policies - Police, Fire, EMT Funding - Personal Freedom - Fiscal Responsibility
John, as a business owner, knows that you have to have integrity and deliver on what you promise. He believes government should be run the same way!
Are you tired of career politicians?
Source: johnbcarljr.com
Fiscal Responsibility
Carl advocates for fiscal responsibility in government operations and running county affairs like a business.
“John believes in: - Common Sense Policies - Police, Fire, EMT Funding - Personal Freedom - Fiscal Responsibility”
Public Safety
Carl supports funding for police, fire, and emergency medical services.
“John believes in: - Common Sense Policies - Police, Fire, EMT Funding - Personal Freedom - Fiscal Responsibility”
Government Ethics
Carl emphasizes that government should be run with integrity and deliver on promises like a business owner.
“John, as a business owner, knows that you have to have integrity and deliver on what you promise. He believes government should be run the same way!”
“John believes in: - Common Sense Policies - Police, Fire, EMT Funding - Personal Freedom - Fiscal Responsibility”
Source“John believes in: - Common Sense Policies - Police, Fire, EMT Funding - Personal Freedom - Fiscal Responsibility”
Source“John, as a business owner, knows that you have to have integrity and deliver on what you promise. He believes government should be run the same way!”
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