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County Council Member · District 8 · Baltimore 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 raceJosh Sines is a lifelong Eastern Baltimore County resident running for Baltimore County Council in the newly created District 8, which includes Essex, Middle River, and parts of White Marsh and Rosedale. He identifies as a small business owner and Republican who describes himself as a community leader and advocate committed to common sense, accountability, and putting communities first. Sines serves as President of the Essex Middle River Civic Council and emphasizes his reputation for straightforward leadership aimed at strengthening neighborhoods and giving residents a stronger voice in government. His campaign focuses on protecting waterways and open spaces while pushing for responsible growth that fits existing infrastructure without losing what makes their home special. He aims to push back on overdevelopment, deliver results, and ensure funding goes where it actually helps people in District 8.
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Common Sense
Sines states that tax dollars should work as hard as voters do and he will hold county agencies accountable for waste.
“"Your tax dollars should work as hard as you do. I’ll crack down on waste, hold county agencies accountable, and make sure funding goes where it actually helps people."”
Community First
He prioritizes safer streets, stronger schools, fixing roads, and revitalizing communities over political gain.
“"From safer streets and stronger schools to fixing roads and revitalizing our communities, families and neighborhoods will always come first."”
Conservation
Sines commits to protecting waterways, open spaces, and rural areas while pushing for responsible growth.
“"I’ll protect our waterways, open spaces, and rural areas while pushing for responsible growth that benefits our whole community."”
External coverage describes Sines as a community leader and advocate who officially kicked off his campaign with an event at Pooles Island Brewery that drew more than 300 residents from Essex, Middle River, and White Marsh. He serves as President of the Essex Middle River Civic Council and is noted for building a reputation for straightforward, community-focused leadership to strengthen neighborhoods and give residents a stronger voice in government. Additionally, Phillip DePalo dropped out of the District 8 race and endorsed Sines according to local news reports.
“"From safer streets and stronger schools to fixing roads and revitalizing our communities, families and neighborhoods will always come first."”
Source“"Our area has been overlooked for far too long... traffic-clogged roads... I’m running for County Council to push back on overdevelopment, deliver results"”
Source“"I’ll protect our waterways, open spaces, and rural areas while pushing for responsible growth that benefits our whole community."”
Source“"Your tax dollars should work as hard as you do. I’ll crack down on waste, hold county agencies accountable, and make sure funding goes where it actually helps people."”
Source“"I’m running for County Council to push back on overdevelopment, deliver results, bring balance and common sense, and put our communities first."”
Source“"From safer streets and stronger schools to fixing roads and revitalizing our communities, families and neighborhoods will always come first."”
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