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County Council Member · District 2 · 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 raceRuben Amaya is running for Baltimore County Council Member in District 2, positioning himself as a leader who brings underrepresented voices to the decision-making table. He identifies housing affordability as a critical issue, stating that "Housing and rent in Baltimore County has become too expensive" and arguing that no one should choose between living paycheck to paycheck and staying home. Amaya advocates for reinvesting in west side neighborhoods like Reisterstown and Randallstown so residents do not have to drive outside the county for necessities such as groceries or pharmacies. His platform includes improving quality of life services, noting that "Potholes, trash pickup, and snow removal are some of the basic services that no one should have to beg for them to work." He also prioritizes economic development through community-focused land use decisions and stronger unions while working to close the gap on child poverty. In education, he promises to raise teacher salaries, invest in mental health resources, and fight for universal Pre-K. Amaya emphasizes accountability by participating in the Baltimore County Fair Election Fund to refuse money from special interests.
Sources: Campaign website
"Housing and rent in Baltimore County has become too expensive."
Residents living on the west side of the county shouldn't have to drive to Carroll or Howard counties to access quality grocery stores, pharmacies, or shops.
Potholes, trash pickup, and snow removal are some of the basic services that no one should have to beg for them to work.
I will fight to ensure land use decisions are made with the interest of our communities in mind, advocate for regional development throughout the district, fight for stronger unions, and work to close the gap on child poverty.
I will work to raise salaries for our teachers and school faculty, invest in mental health resources for our students, fight for universal Pre-K and after school care, and work to close the opportunity gap in schools.
Source: rubenamaya.org
Housing Affordability
Amaya argues that current housing costs force residents to choose between bills and living in their neighborhoods.
“"Housing and rent in Baltimore County has become too expensive. No one should be forced to choose between living paycheck to paycheck and living in the neighborhoods we call home."”
Community Development
He proposes reinvesting in west side areas like Reisterstown and Randallstown to improve access to necessities and amenities.
“"Residents living on the west side of the county shouldn't have to drive to Carroll or Howard counties to access quality grocery stores, pharmacies, or shops."”
Infrastructure
Amaya emphasizes reliable delivery of basic municipal services like pothole repair and snow removal.
“"Potholes, trash pickup, and snow removal are some of the basic services that no one should have to beg for them to work."”
Economic Development
His platform includes advocating for regional development, stronger unions, and closing the gap on child poverty.
“"I will fight to ensure land use decisions are made with the interest of our communities in mind, advocate for regional development throughout the district, fight for stronger unions, and work to close the gap on child poverty."”
Education
He commits to raising teacher salaries, investing in student mental health, and fighting for universal Pre-K.
“"I will work to raise salaries for our teachers and school faculty, invest in mental health resources for our students, fight for universal Pre-K and after school care, and work to close the opportunity gap in schools."”
“"Housing and rent in Baltimore County has become too expensive."”
Source“"Residents living on the west side of the county shouldn't have to drive to Carroll or Howard counties..."”
Source“"Potholes, trash pickup, and snow removal are some of the basic services that no one should have to beg for them to work."”
Source“"I will fight to ensure land use decisions are made with the interest of our communities in mind..."”
Source“"I will work to raise salaries for our teachers and school faculty, invest in mental health resources for our students..."”
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