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County Council Member · District 3 · 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 raceMakeda Scott is a community-rooted leader and former Chair of the Baltimore County Board of Education running for the newly proposed District 3 County Council seat. She describes herself as known for steady leadership, deep listening, and relentless advocacy with a commitment to lasting growth. Currently serving as Co-Chair of the Baltimore County Public Schools Equity Council, she brings extensive political background from Capitol Hill and grassroots organizational skills with AFSCME. Scott champions access, equity, and smart investments in transportation through her past work on the Maryland Transportation Commission. She is proud to participate in Baltimore County’s new public campaign financing program because she believes in a government powered by people, not special interests. Her leadership philosophy focuses on pulling out what no longer serves the people while cultivating ideas that take root for every voice to thrive.
Sources: Campaign website
"Trusted leadership. Proven commitment. Real results for our communities."
"This campaign is for us, by us."
"Her leadership isn’t performative — it’s purposeful."
"I’m proud to be participating in Baltimore County’s first public financing program — a new way to build grassroots power and reduce the influence of big money in politics."
Source: makedascott.com
Education
Scott leverages her experience as former Chair of the Baltimore County Board of Education and current Co-Chair of the Equity Council to focus on school communities and equity.
“"From organizing school communities to shaping county-wide policy, Makeda works with intention — pulling out what no longer serves the people... As a result of her extensive political background on Capitol Hill... success she achieved addressing school issues and concerns as a former PTA President"”
Transportation
She highlights her past service where she focused on access, equity, and smart investments for the future.
“"former member of the Maryland Transportation Commission, where she championed access, equity, and smart investments for the future."”
Housing
Scott identifies affordable housing as a key issue alongside public safety during community engagement.
“"Hosting a house party is a great way to bring together neighbors, friends, and community members to talk about the issues that matter most to us — from public safety and affordable housing..."”
Government Ethics
She supports public campaign financing to reduce special interest influence.
“"I’m proud to be participating in Baltimore County’s first public financing program — a new way to build grassroots power and reduce the influence of big money in politics."”
“"former Chair of the Baltimore County Board of Education... organizing school communities"”
Source“"former member of the Maryland Transportation Commission, where she championed access, equity, and smart investments for the future."”
Source“"talk about the issues that matter most to us — from public safety and affordable housing"”
Source“"talk about the issues that matter most to us — from public safety and affordable housing"”
Source“"reduce the influence of big money in politics... government powered by people, not special interests."”
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