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County Council Member · District 1 · Howard 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 raceDr. Kevin Chin is running for Howard County Council District 1 in the June 23, 2026 primary election. He identifies as an ER doctor and a new father who wants to make the community better for the next generation. His campaign focuses on improving schools, ensuring safer neighborhoods, increasing quality of life, tackling affordable housing, and lowering the cost of living. He emphasizes public financing and accepting only small dollar individual donations over special interests.
Sources: Campaign website
As an ER doctor, I’ve dedicated my life to taking care of people.
And as a new Dad, I’m more inspired than ever to make our community a better place for the next generation.
I’ll fight to improve what makes our community so special – stronger schools, safer neighborhoods and a higher quality of life.
And I’ll work to tackle some of our toughest challenges – more affordable housing and a lower cost of living.
I believe in the power of people over special interests, and I am using public financing, accepting only small dollar individual donations.
Source: kevinchinforhowardcounty.com
Education
Chin commits to improving schools as part of making the community special.
“stronger schools”
Housing
He aims to address affordability issues and reduce living costs for residents.
“more affordable housing and a lower cost of living”
Public Safety
His platform includes ensuring neighborhoods are safer for families.
“safer neighborhoods”
Government Ethics
He advocates for public financing and rejecting special interest influence through small dollar donations.
“I believe in the power of people over special interests, and I am using public financing, accepting only small dollar individual donations”
The Baltimore Banner notes that Howard County politics are set for an injection of new blood with few incumbents running in the June 23 primary election. The county is all but guaranteed to see sweeping turnover in most top offices following a filing deadline of Feb. 24. Several candidate forums have already taken place to help voters decide on the contested races.
“stronger schools”
Source“more affordable housing and a lower cost of living”
Source“safer neighborhoods”
Source“I believe in the power of people over special interests, and I am using public financing, accepting only small dollar individual donations”
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