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County Council Member · District 5 · 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 raceNino Mangione is a conservative Republican running for Baltimore County Council District 5, representing northern Baltimore County. He describes himself as fighting for freedom and the future of Maryland while standing with taxpayers against what he calls 'WOKE' policies from the radical left. His campaign focuses on public safety concerns, including increasing violent crime rates in Baltimore County, and advocates strongly for law enforcement officers who protect citizens daily. Mangione positions himself as a taxpayer advocate who has voted against new taxes and tax increases, arguing Maryland ranks among the top four most taxed states nationally. He also opposes proposed infrastructure projects like a 70-mile power line that would cut through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties.
Sources: Campaign website
Nino Mangione is a conservative Republican fighting for freedom and the future of Maryland.
Nino stands with the taxpayers, fights for our values, and pushes back against the 'WOKE' policies of the radical left that make our streets unsafe, raise our taxes, waste our money and trample on our freedoms.
Violent crime is increasing in Baltimore County. Every day we read or hear about another random act of violence against our citizens.
Nino has been a tireless advocate for the brave men and women in law enforcement who protect us every day.
Taxes Nino is recognized as the taxpayer's advocate in Maryland. He has voted against every new tax and every tax increase.
Source: ninoformd.com
Public Safety
Mangione states violent crime is increasing in Baltimore County with murders, shootings, carjackings, and robberies at record levels
“Violent Crime Violent crime is increasing in Baltimore County. Every day we read or hear about another random act of violence against our citizens.”
Law Enforcement Support
Mangione describes himself as a tireless advocate for law enforcement officers who protect citizens daily
“Nino has been a tireless advocate for the brave men and women in law enforcement who protect us every day.”
Tax Policy
Mangione positions himself as taxpayer advocate who voted against new taxes and tax increases, claiming Maryland ranks among top four most taxed states
“Taxes Nino is recognized as the taxpayer's advocate in Maryland. He has voted against every new tax and every tax increase.”
Economic Development
Mangione argues economic growth potential is hindered by sales, income, and business taxes that cause Maryland to lose business to other states
“Jobs Maryland is one of the highest taxed states in the nation. The potential for economic growth is hindered by our sales, income, and business taxes.”
Infrastructure
Mangione opposes a proposed 70-mile power line through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties
“Both have been vocal critics of a proposed 70-mile power line proposed to cut through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties.”
Immigration
Mangione has used anti-immigrant rhetoric in his campaign messaging
“I watched Nino rolling out his campaign and using the same ugly anti-immigrant, anti-LGBTQ things that he said before”
The Baltimore Banner reports that Mangione is an early entrant running to represent District 5 on the Baltimore County Council, a seat being vacated by Wade Kach after a dozen years. He faces Republican challenger Céilí Doyle and Democratic challenger Shawn McIntosh in his campaign. The article notes he has been vocal about opposing a proposed 70-mile power line through multiple counties.
“Violent crime is increasing in Baltimore County. Every day we read or hear about another random act of violence against our citizens.”
Source“Taxes Nino is recognized as the taxpayer's advocate in Maryland. He has voted against every new tax and every tax increase.”
Source“Jobs Maryland is one of the highest taxed states in the nation. The potential for economic growth is hindered by our sales, income, and business taxes.”
Source“Both have been vocal critics of a proposed 70-mile power line proposed to cut through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties.”
Source“I watched Nino rolling out his campaign and using the same ugly anti-immigrant, anti-LGBTQ things that he said before”
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