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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 raceTheaux Le Gardeur is a small business owner and conservationist running for Baltimore County Council District 5. With 25 years of experience owning a fly fishing shop and over 20 years in nonprofit leadership, he is the founder of Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER and a dedicated environmental advocate. His platform centers on protecting northern Baltimore County’s natural resources, farmland, and water quality, specifically by maintaining the Urban Rural Delineation Line (URDL) to prevent overdevelopment. Le Gardeur advocates for fiscally responsible governance, supporting small businesses through fair tax policies, and investing in school infrastructure and public safety. He describes himself as a problem-solver who prioritizes active listening and consensus building over partisan grandstanding.
Sources: Campaign website
“Effective leadership is active listening and consensus building, not grandstanding or fear-mongering.”
“I will hold the line on the Urban Rural Delineation Line (URDL) to limit sprawl and overdevelopment in Northern Baltimore County.”
“As a small business owner for 25 years who has personally written over 8,000 state fishing licenses, Theaux understands the unique challenges faced by small businesses and working families. He will champion fiscally responsible governance.”
“Building a stronger, safer, greener Baltimore County through responsible governance and community-first leadership.”
Source: theauxforcouncil.com
Environment & Farmland
Protecting Maryland’s natural resources, preserving farmland, and opposing state discharge permits that threaten water quality.
“As the founder of Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER and a recipient of multiple conservation awards, Theaux has dedicated his career to protecting Maryland’s natural resources.”
Zoning & Water Protection
Holding the line on the Urban Rural Delineation Line (URDL) to prevent the expansion of county water and sewer into rural areas and limit overdevelopment.
“Hold the line and maintain the current Urban Rural Delineation Line (URDL) so county water and sewer cannot be expanded... Support Question A, a charter amendment that would require a super-majority council (7 out of 9 votes) to move the URDL.”
Fiscal & Tax Reform
Implementing responsible budgeting, transparent financial reporting, and fair tax policies for small businesses.
“Responsible budgeting that respects taxpayer dollars... Supporting small businesses through fair tax policies... Reducing unnecessary bureaucratic spending.”
Public Safety & Schools
Investing in school infrastructure, supporting volunteer emergency responders, and promoting safe pedestrian access near parks.
“Every family in Baltimore County deserves safe neighborhoods and quality schools... Funding for driver education in public schools... Support for County and Volunteer emergency responders.”
The Baltimore Banner identifies Le Gardeur as a Republican primary challenger to Del. Nino Mangione, positioning himself as a collaborative alternative who believes the future of the district "does not belong to MAGA." As a staunch conservationist and riverkeeper, he has been a vocal critic of a proposed 70-mile power line slated to cut through northern Baltimore County. Reports highlight his background as a Monkton fly fishing shop owner and his focus on using "active listening" as a core strength in governance.
“Protecting our precious green spaces, farmland, rivers, and streams in the district.”
Source“I will hold the line on the Urban Rural Delineation Line (URDL) to limit sprawl and overdevelopment in Northern Baltimore County.”
Source“25 years as a small business owner in Baltimore County.”
Source“Supporting small businesses through fair tax policies”
Source“Responsible budgeting that respects taxpayer dollars”
Source“Investments in school infrastructure and programs Support for County and Volunteer emergency responders”
Source“Funding for driver education in public schools”
Source“Investments in school infrastructure and programs”
Source“Preserving farmland and green spaces for future generations”
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