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County Council Member · District 2 · Frederick 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 raceKai Burhans is a Republican candidate for Frederick County Council, District 2, running on a conservative, grassroots campaign centered on limiting government, protecting property rights, and lowering spending. He emphasizes his 'People First' approach focused on reducing executive control over the budget, streamlining permitting to support local businesses, and improving infrastructure across the county. Burhans positions himself as putting people, property, and prosperity first in Frederick County. His campaign highlights fiscal responsibility, affordable housing concerns, sustainable growth strategies, and strong support for agriculture and small business development.
Sources: Campaign website
Perhaps the greatest challenge for my generation is the cost of housing. Many of my friends cannot afford to buy a home in Frederick County.
Kai Will Cut Taxes & Reduce Wasteful Spending: Advocating for lower taxes and a leaner, more efficient government that budgets for a surplus — not deficits.
Kai Will Stand Firmly Against Eminent Domain: Respecting private property rights in the face of corporate overreach.
Frederick County's FY27 budget is being sold as 'no tax increase,' however taxpayers know better. This is a $1.14 billion budget — a 12% increase in spending in just one year.
Source: kaiburhans.com
Housing
Addresses cost of housing as greatest challenge for his generation, noting many friends cannot afford homes in Frederick County with some forced to move out. Identifies zoning regulations, permitting fees, and lack of infrastructure investment as key problems.
“Perhaps the greatest challenge for my generation is the cost of housing. Many of my friends cannot afford to buy a home in Frederick County.”
Fiscal Policy
Advocates for lower taxes, leaner government that budgets for surplus not deficits, and prioritizing needs over wants with spending centered on infrastructure, schools, fire/rescue, and sheriff's office.
“Kai Will Cut Taxes & Reduce Wasteful Spending: Advocating for lower taxes and a leaner, more efficient government that budgets for a surplus — not deficits.”
Land Use
Opposes MPRP land grab, stands firmly against eminent domain, fights to protect landowner rights ensuring landowners have final say on property.
“Kai Will Stand Firmly Against Eminent Domain: Respecting private property rights in the face of corporate overreach.”
Infrastructure
Promotes infrastructure-first development ensuring roads, schools, and utilities are in place before approving new projects. Supports widening US 15 and I-270 to alleviate congestion.
“Kai Will Promote Infrastructure-First Development: Ensuring roads, schools, and utilities are in place before approving new projects.”
Agriculture
Supports ag tourism by expanding opportunities for breweries, wineries, distilleries. Preserves historic farms through conservation around legacy farmlands.
“Kai Will Support Ag Tourism: Expanding opportunities for breweries, wineries, distilleries, and other agritourism ventures by cutting red tape.”
Data Centers
Will not support further data center expansion until state shows ability to expand energy independence and lower electricity bills. Pushes for SMR technology as clean efficient power source.
“Kai will not support any further expansion of the overlay zone until the state shows the ability to expand energy independence and lower the cost of resident's electricity bills”
Small Business
Fast-track permitting for businesses with streamlined, transparent system similar to Domino's Tracker. Streamlining permitting to support local businesses.
“Kai Will Fast-Track Permitting for Businesses: Implementing a streamlined, transparent permitting system (similar to a 'Domino's Tracker') so businesses aren't left waiting.”
External coverage describes Burhans as running a conservative, grassroots campaign centered on limiting government, protecting property rights, and lowering spending for Frederick County Council District 2. A podcast interview with Mid-Maryland Live notes his priorities include reducing executive control over the budget, streamlining permitting to support local businesses, and improving infrastructure across the county.
“Kai Will Support Teachers: Raising teacher pay to retain top talent and attract experienced educators back to Frederick County.”
Source“Perhaps the greatest challenge for my generation is the cost of housing. Many of my friends cannot afford to buy a home in Frederick County.”
Source“Kai Will Prioritize Needs Over Wants: We need to build a hierarchy of needs and prioritize spending accordingly. Those priorities should be centered around infrastructure, schools, fire and rescue, and the sheriff's office – not more administration.”
Source“Kai Will Promote Infrastructure-First Development: Ensuring roads, schools, and utilities are in place before approving new projects.”
Source“Kai Will Cut Taxes & Reduce Wasteful Spending: Advocating for lower taxes and a leaner, more efficient government that budgets for a surplus — not deficits.”
Source“Kai Will Promote Commercial Development: Prioritizing job-creating growth over unchecked residential sprawl.”
Source“Kai Will Stand Firmly Against Eminent Domain: Respecting private property rights in the face of corporate overreach.”
Source“Kai Will Support Ag Tourism: Expanding opportunities for breweries, wineries, distilleries, and other agritourism ventures by cutting red tape.”
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