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County Council Member · District 6 · Prince George's 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 raceJonathan White is a 51-year-old resident of Upper Marlboro and a U.S. Air Force veteran with 30 years of service in the public sectors, including cybersecurity. He describes himself as running for Prince George's County Council Member for District 6 to bring economic and social reality to local government rather than offering 'hope' or visions. A blog post on his campaign website notes that he won the Republican primary for Prince George’s County Executive earlier in March 2025, defeating Jesse Peed and George McDermott. His background includes co-chairing the Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee of Prince George’s County Public Schools and volunteering as a coach and mentor. White emphasizes fiscal responsibility, public safety, and education reform based on his experience in military missions.
Sources: Campaign website
I am not here to offer "hope" or "visions." I am here to offer results based on evidence.
In government, if a plan doesn't work, they usually just double the budget. My approach for the Council is different: Trade-offs, not Solutions. The Rule of Law is Not Negotiable There is no "social justice" without public safety .
I am running for County Council to bring a much-needed dose of economic and social reality to our local government.
Source: votejonwhite.com
Education
White advocates for results over revenue in schools, opposing social promotion and prioritizing reading, math, and analytical thinking. He supports parental authority and transparency regarding children's upbringing.
“District 6 residents deserve a school system that reflects the high taxes they pay. We must stop confusing "input" (spending) with "output" (learning). Parental Authority: Parents, not the state, are the primary stakeholders in a child’s life.”
Public Safety
He argues that public safety is essential for social justice and opposes measures that compromise police effectiveness. He emphasizes deterrence through high costs of crime.
“There is no "social justice" without public safety . From our shopping centers to our residential streets, the primary function of government is to protect the life, liberty, and property of its citizens.”
Fiscal Policy
White proposes auditing programs that lack measurable impact and cutting waste on essential services like roads and infrastructure. He views every tax dollar as belonging to taxpayers.
“Every dollar spent on a bureaucratic "initiative" is a dollar taken from a District 6 family’s grocery budget or a local shop’s payroll.”
Economic Development
He plans to remove barriers for small businesses in District 6 by streamlining regulation and cutting red tape that he claims protects only the well-connected.
“District 6 is the gateway to the county, yet our potential is stifled by excessive regulation and a "pay-to-play" atmosphere.”
“Our schools must move past social promotion and refocus on equipping students with the skills—reading, math, and analytical thinking—required to compete in a global economy.”
Source“I will oppose any council measure that compromises the ability of our police to do their jobs effectively or reduces the presence of law enforcement in our communities.”
Source“We cannot spend our way to prosperity. As your Councilman, I will prioritize essential services—roads, public safety, and infrastructure—and cut the waste.”
Source“We will make it easier for the "little guy" to start a business by cutting the red tape that currently protects only the well-connected.”
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