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County Council Member · District 4 · 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 raceRegina Clay is a lifelong resident of Howard County District 4 who has called the area home for over fifty years and is seeking election to the Howard County Council. She brings nearly three decades of experience in government, nonprofit, and corporate leadership as the CEO of Regina Clay Consulting Group and former Manager of External Affairs at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Her background includes serving as District Manager for Congressman Elijah E. Cummings and holding various local board roles such as the Wilde Lake Village Board and Columbia Association Representative. Educated at Howard University with a Master of Divinity and the University of Virginia with a Bachelor's in Communications, she is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and The Links Incorporated. Clay emphasizes her commitment to equity, community empowerment, and listening to residents who feel their voices are often left out of the conversation. She states she is running not for a title but to deliver results that reflect the needs and hopes of District 4. Her platform focuses on protecting the environment, revitalizing neighborhoods, driving economic growth, and advancing public health and wellness across the district.
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Protect Our Environment
Preserve green space, improve stormwater management, and hold developers accountable for sustainable practices.
“"I will fight to preserve green space, improve stormwater management, and hold developers accountable for sustainable practices."”
Vitalize Our Neighborhoods
Ensure neighborhoods are safe, connected, and protected from displacement through smart zoning and infrastructure investment.
“"From public safety to housing affordability, I'll work to ensure our neighborhoods are safe, connected, and protected from displacement. That includes smart zoning, infrastructure investment, and responsible redevelopment county-wide."”
Drive Economic Growth
Support smart investment that strengthens local economies and helps residents preserve what they've worked hard to build.
“"Economic growth should benefit the whole community—not just in new jobs and businesses, but in protecting the value of the homes and neighborhoods we've built. I'll support smart investment that strengthens local economies and helps residents preserve what they've worked hard to build."”
Improve Community Engagement
Make it easier to access government, give real-time updates, and host regular town halls so your voice shapes the policies that affect your everyday life.
“"Residents deserve a seat at the table. I'll make it easier to access government, give real-time updates, and host regular town halls so your voice shapes the policies that affect your everyday life."”
Invest in Youth, Education, and Future Leaders
Create safe spaces, expand youth programming, and build partnerships that support mentorship, education, and career pathways.
“"Our youth are not just our future—they're part of our community right now. I'm committed to creating safe spaces, expanding youth programming, and building partnerships that support mentorship, education, and career pathways."”
Advance Public Health and Community Wellness
Expand access to quality healthcare, mental health services, and maternal health resources.
“"I'll work to expand access to quality healthcare, mental health services, and maternal health resources. When we invest in health, we invest in everything else. Public health is community wealth."”
Support Smart Development and Affordable Housing
Advocate for thoughtful, affordable growth that strengthens neighborhoods, supports local businesses, and creates shared spaces.
“"Development should build community, not just buildings. In District 4, we've seen it done right—like the Wilde Lake redevelopment that brought neighbors back together and created space to live, work, play, and connect. I'll advocate for thoughtful, affordable growth that strengthens our neighborhoods, supports local businesses, and creates shared spaces."”
The Baltimore Sun article identifies Regina Clay as one of 14 candidates running for the five-member Howard County Council in the upcoming election. The coverage notes that among these fourteen contenders, there is only one Republican candidate. No specific details regarding her record or endorsements are available in the provided text snippet beyond her candidacy status.
“"I will fight to preserve green space, improve stormwater management, and hold developers accountable for sustainable practices."”
Source“"I'll advocate for thoughtful, affordable growth that strengthens our neighborhoods, supports local businesses, and creates shared spaces."”
Source“"I'm committed to creating safe spaces, expanding youth programming, and building partnerships that support mentorship, education, and career pathways."”
Source“"I'll work to expand access to quality healthcare, mental health services, and maternal health resources. When we invest in health, we invest in everything else."”
Source“"I'll support smart investment that strengthens local economies and helps residents preserve what they've worked hard to build."”
Source“"That includes smart zoning, infrastructure investment, and responsible redevelopment county-wide."”
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