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County Council Member (At-Large) · Frederick County · 2026 Primary
At-large county council members represent the entire county rather than a specific geographic district, making decisions that affect all residents. They are responsible for passing local laws, overseeing land use and zoning, and approving the county budget which determines funding for schools, roads, and public safety. This office is vital because these members balance the needs of the whole community to set the county’s long-term priorities and tax rates.
View all candidates in this raceTiffany Grant is a financial risk management professional and community advocate running for Frederick County Council At-Large as a Democrat. Raised in a military family, she experienced housing instability after losing both parents at age 18 while caring for four siblings, an experience that shaped her commitment to ensuring essential systems like housing, education, healthcare, and public safety work for families when they need them most. She earned a postgraduate degree in Forensic Psychology with honors and previously served as Chief Judge for Maryland gubernatorial and presidential elections. Grant identifies as a survivor of domestic violence and member of an ALICE household, giving her firsthand understanding of challenges working families face despite doing everything right. Her campaign emphasizes fiscal discipline, transparency, and people-first leadership to build a stronger Frederick County where stable housing, fair wages, safe communities, and responsible fiscal policy are interconnected foundations.
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"I'm not running to preserve the status quo. I'm running to ask better questions, measure results honestly, and make sure county policy reflects the real experiences of the people who live here."
"Stable housing is the foundation for everything else. This includes education, mental health and wellness, workforce participation, and family stability."
"I've been trusted to uphold fairness and accountability as a Chief Judge for elections. I believe that same respect for process and public trust must guide county governance."
"The people's voice collectively unified in 22,169 [signatures]. That speaks volumes. That is the community saying, 'Listen.' We said it so many times before and no one listens."
Source: grantforfrederickcounty.com
Housing
Grant advocates for expanding workforce and affordable housing requirements through inclusionary zoning, increasing public transportation access near jobs and services, supporting preservation of existing affordable housing with landlord incentives, and requiring clearer reporting on housing outcomes including units delivered and occupied by income level.
“"Expand workforce and affordable housing requirements by strengthening inclusionary zoning and ensuring new developments contribute units affordable to teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and service workers. Increase countywide public transportation access. Prioritize housing near transit, jobs, and services to reduce transportation costs and improve access to opportunity. Support preservation of existing affordable housing, including incentives for landlords to maintain affordability and protect long-term residents from displacement."”
Equitable Access to Services
Grant proposes commissioning a countywide equity and access audit of social services, improving coordination between county agencies and municipalities, supporting mobile and community-based service delivery in underserved neighborhoods, and requiring outcome-based funding reviews.
“"Commission a countywide equity and access audit of social services to identify gaps in outreach, utilization, and outcomes by geography and population. Improve coordination between county agencies and municipalities so residents experience services as connected, not fragmented. Support mobile and community-based service delivery (e.g., food access, health screenings, enrollment assistance) in underserved neighborhoods."”
Infrastructure & Land Use
Grant opposes Ordinance 26-01-001 allowing data center development on protected agricultural land and proposes tying major development approvals to infrastructure readiness including schools, roads, water, and public safety capacity.
“"I oppose County Council Ordinance 26-01-001, 'Comprehensive Zoning for the Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay Zone,' that allows for unsubstantiated development of data centers on protected agricultural land. Tie major development approvals into infrastructure readiness, including schools, roads, water, and public safety capacity."”
Education
Grant advocates for strengthening protections for students with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students, fully funding negotiated agreements for educators and support staff, implementing multi-year compensation planning to improve retention, and aligning development approvals with school capacity.
“"Strengthen protections for students with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students, and reinforce anti-bullying and safety policies. Fully fund negotiated agreements for educators and support staff. Implement multi-year compensation planning to improve retention and competitiveness. Align development approvals with school capacity, so growth pays for growth."”
Government Ethics & Transparency
Grant proposes expanding meaningful public engagement including accessible meeting formats, conducting monthly municipal listening sessions, clearer communication, earlier opportunities for community input, and supporting plain-language summaries of major council decisions.
“"Expand meaningful public engagement; including accessible meeting formats, conducting monthly municipal listening sessions, clearer communication, and earlier opportunities for community input. Support plain-language summaries of major council decisions so residents understand what was decided and why."”
According to The Frederick News-Post, Tiffany Grant is a financial risk management professional from downtown Frederick running as a Democrat for an at-large seat with a focus on fostering community input for council decisions. She stated she is "running for the people in our communities who are unheard" and criticized the County Council's December 23 vote to enact a new 2,615-acre data center zone near Adamstown for failing to heed community objections. Grant signed a petition seeking a ballot referendum on the issue that reached its signature goal of 22,169 signatures, which she says demonstrates the council wasn't listening to the community.
“"Frederick County's public schools are strong because of our educators. However, we are asking them to carry too much. I have listened to teachers who are leaving for neighboring counties for competitive salaries."”
Source“"Stable housing is the foundation for everything else. This includes education, mental health and wellness, workforce participation, and family stability."”
Source“"Tie major development approvals into infrastructure readiness, including schools, roads, water, and public safety capacity."”
Source“"I oppose County Council Ordinance 26-01-001, 'Comprehensive Zoning for the Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay Zone,' that allows for unsubstantiated development of data centers on protected agricultural land."”
Source“"I'm running to make county government more responsive, more transparent, and more focused on outcomes that improve daily life."”
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