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County Council Member · District 8 · 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 raceSharonda Dillard-Huffman is a public servant, advocate, and barrier breaker dedicated to creating a more equitable Baltimore County. As an ADA/504 Manager at Maryland Inclusive Housing, she currently serves as Chair of the Baltimore County Housing Committee, ensuring individuals with disabilities have fair access to housing and services. She has worked as a Planning Ambassador with the Baltimore County Planning Department, educating the public on development issues and challenging long-standing inequities reinforced by outdated land-use policies. A Morgan State University alum and founding member of the Blue and Gold Democratic Club, she was recognized as a Top 10 Baltimore County Democrat and serves as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Her campaign theme, Elevate East, reflects her mission to ensure that communities on the East side of Baltimore County receive the investment, representation, and voice they deserve. She is also deeply engaged in civic life through membership in Sigma Gamma Rho, NAACP, and Greater Baltimore Urban League. Sharonda's vision centers on housing equity, transparency in government, and breaking down barriers in representation—always guided by the belief that fair policies should reflect the people they serve.
Sources: Campaign website
Sharonda Dillard-Huffman is a public servant, advocate, and barrier breaker dedicated to creating a more equitable Baltimore County.
Her campaign theme, Elevate East, reflects her mission to ensure that communities on the East side of Baltimore County receive the investment, representation, and voice they deserve.
She also focuses on public safety and constituent services.
Sharonda's vision centers on housing equity, transparency in government, and breaking down barriers in representation—always guided by the belief that fair policies should reflect the people they serve.
Source: sharondahuffman.com
Housing Equity
Ensuring fair access to housing and services for individuals with disabilities, addressing unaffordable or inaccessible housing challenges families face
“As an ADA/504 Manager, she ensures that individuals with disabilities have fair access to housing and services. Her personal story—raising her family in Essex and advocating for her son's right to live independently as a non-elderly disabled adult—fuels her fight for a Baltimore County that works for everyone.”
Disabilities Equity
Advocating for fair access to housing, services, and independent living opportunities for people with disabilities
“Sharonda Dillard-Huffman is a public servant, advocate, and barrier breaker dedicated to creating a more equitable Baltimore County. As an ADA/504 Manager, she ensures that individuals with disabilities have fair access to housing and services.”
Public Safety
Focuses on public safety and constituent services as part of her platform
“She also focuses on public safety and constituent services.”
Government Ethics/Transparency
Centers vision on transparency in government and breaking down barriers in representation
“Sharonda's vision centers on housing equity, transparency in government, and breaking down barriers in representation—always guided by the belief that fair policies should reflect the people they serve.”
Community Development
Platform pillar focused on community and business development with emphasis on equitable investment
“Baltimore County Council Platform 8 PILLARS Mental Healthcare Access Housing and Zoning Equity Safety Disabilities Equity and Advocacy Healthcare Equity Good Governance Community & Business Development Equitable Environmental Protection”
Environmental Protection
Platform pillar focused on equitable environmental protection
“Baltimore County Council Platform 8 PILLARS Mental Healthcare Access Housing and Zoning Equity Safety Disabilities Equity and Advocacy Healthcare Equity Good Governance Community & Business Development Equitable Environmental Protection”
At a Baltimore County Council public hearing on March 10, 2026 regarding pension legislation, Sharonda Dillard-Huffman spoke about candidates of color being attracted to the race. She stated during the hearing: 'I can't do two jobs' in reference to full-time pay attracting her and other candidates of color to run for council.
“As an ADA/504 Manager, she ensures that individuals with disabilities have fair access to housing and services. Her personal story—raising her family in Essex and advocating for her son's right to live independently as a non-elderly disabled adult—fuels her fight for a Baltimore County that works for everyone.”
Source“In addition to her professional expertise in housing equity, zoning, disability law, and community development, Sharonda has been a Planning Ambassador with the Baltimore County Planning Department, educating the public on development issues and challenging long-standing inequities reinforced by outdated land-use policies.”
Source“Sharonda's vision centers on housing equity, transparency in government, and breaking down barriers in representation—always guided by the belief that fair policies should reflect the people they serve.”
Source“Baltimore County Council Platform 8 PILLARS Mental Healthcare Access Housing and Zoning Equity Safety Disabilities Equity and Advocacy Healthcare Equity Good Governance Community & Business Development Equitable Environmental Protection”
Source“Baltimore County Council Platform 8 PILLARS Mental Healthcare Access Housing and Zoning Equity Safety Disabilities Equity and Advocacy Healthcare Equity Good Governance Community & Business Development Equitable Environmental Protection”
Source“She also focuses on public safety and constituent services.”
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