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County Council Member · District 9 · 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 raceKim Carter is running for Prince George's County Council District 9, as listed by PG Proud Mag. His campaign website describes him as a conservative Republican with decades of experience working with local businesses and community organizations across Louisiana. He states he is running to protect quality of life and ensure families flourish, citing his service on boards like Crossroads NOLA and Family Promise of St. Tammany. The candidate emphasizes solving problems through engineering principles and fighting for local infrastructure investments that benefit both businesses and working families.
Sources: Campaign website
I am incredibly proud to support my dear friend Kim Carver.
The skyrocketing cost of homeowners insurance is a major problem. Listening to your concerns and resolving this crisis is my number one priority.
As the Education Committee Chairman for LABI (the state's chamber of commerce), I am uniquely qualified to lead on this issue from day one.
Source: votekimcarver.com
Insurance Crisis
The candidate identifies the skyrocketing cost of homeowners insurance as a major problem affecting seniors on fixed income, stating it is unacceptable that they are forced to sell homes due to premium spikes.
“The skyrocketing cost of homeowners insurance is a major problem. Listening to your concerns and resolving this crisis is my number one priority.”
Education
He notes that half of Louisiana third graders cannot read at grade level and advocates for students who lost access to after-school programs due to pandemic closures.
“Did you know half of Louisiana third graders cannot read at grade level? When kids struggle to read, they struggle to learn.”
Tax Reform
He supports reforming the tax code to align with neighboring states so businesses can compete and families do not have to move away for better opportunities.
“For years, Rep. Nelson has spearheaded the debate to reform our convoluted tax code to align us with our neighboring states so that our businesses can compete.”
Stopping Outmigration
The candidate argues Louisiana is underperforming and losing people and jobs, which exacerbates insurance crises and makes state budgeting more difficult.
“Louisiana is underperforming – losing people and losing jobs. This means parents and grandparents are forced to watch their children and grandchildren grow up on social media when their families leave for better opportunities.”
Pro-life/Pro-family
He describes pro-life activism as a compassionate call to action that should help vulnerable mothers and children, advocating for foster & adoption reform.
“Our pro-life movement should be about grace, love, and compassion in action. As we look ahead, I'm eager to see our pro-life community continue to embody these values.”
PG Proud Mag lists Kim Carter as a Democratic candidate running for Prince George's County Council District 9. The Washington Informer covers PGCPS budget issues and budget workaround bills moving to the Senate, noting that local and state leaders have struggled with maximizing revenues without cutting services or imposing new taxes.
“Did you know half of Louisiana third graders cannot read at grade level? When kids struggle to read, they struggle to learn.”
Source“I will fight back against anti-police rhetoric and work to prioritize additional resources for both state and local law enforcement.”
Source“For years, Rep. Nelson has spearheaded the debate to reform our convoluted tax code to align us with our neighboring states so that our businesses can compete.”
Source“Kim Carver is a leader with over 20 years of experience working with local businesses and donating his time to community organizations across Louisiana.”
Source“It takes leadership in Baton Rouge to bring our tax dollars home. This is why it will be critical for any new member of the legislature to be ready to work on day one with our next Republican Governor.”
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