Loading your ballot results. Please wait.
Loading your ballot results. Please wait.
County Council Member · District 3 · 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 raceTyrod Haynes is a candidate for the Baltimore County Council District 3 who describes himself as a "retired plasterer" and a proud union member of Teamsters Local 237. A seminary graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, he emphasizes that his faith and labor background ground his commitment to serving with integrity. Haynes has been active in local governance and community organizations, serving on the Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee and the Owings Mills New Town Master Association. His platform focuses on "responsible development," environmental justice, and restoring economic vitality to local commercial corridors, specifically citing his efforts to bring a new grocery store to the vacant Giant site in New Town. He frames his candidacy as being "prepared to govern" on day one, with a focus on legislative authority, the county budget process, and zoning responsibilities.
Sources: Campaign website
“I’m not running to learn the job—I’m running to do the job. I understand the Council’s legislative authority, the county budget process, zoning and land-use responsibilities, and the balance between district advocacy and countywide duty.”
“I don’t just talk about labor and economic dignity—I’ve lived it. I’m a Retired Plasterer and a proud union member of Teamsters Local 237 out of New York. That experience shaped me. It taught me the value of hard work, fair wages, safe job sites, and what it means to stand in solidarity with working people.”
“District 3 is at a crossroads. We are facing challenges with housing affordability, development, public safety, transportation, youth opportunity, and economic revitalization. I’m not running to make empty promises. I’m running to continue the work I’ve already been doing—to make sure development works for residents, not just developers.”
“Environmental issues are Citizens issues... Clean air, safe water, and responsible development are not luxuries—they are basic expectations. As a community leader, I believe environmental stewardship and public responsibility go hand in hand.”
“Public safety is strongest when residents cooperate with law enforcement and first responders. Trust improves reporting, response, and overall safety outcomes across the county.”
Source: citizens4t-haynes.com
Economic Development
Restoring commercial anchors and recruiting new businesses to vacant sites to drive local investment and strengthen the tax base.
“We need active grocery recruitment, intentional reinvestment strategies, and a real plan to restore this corridor to productivity.”
Environment
Focusing on climate justice, protecting the Strategic Energy Investment Fund, and aligning transportation spending with climate goals.
“Maryland’s transportation spending must align with climate goals. This means prioritizing low- or zero-emission investments—sidewalks, crosswalks, bike infrastructure, and public transit.”
Public Safety
Improving community trust with law enforcement to ensure residents feel safe accessing essential services without fear.
“Tyrod Haynes supports law enforcement and believes effective policing depends on trust, transparency, and clearly defined legal roles.”
Land Use
Ensuring development is responsible and that community voices are heard early in the zoning and approval process.
“The County Council is where laws are written, budgets are decided, and development is approved or denied... As your Council member, I will ensure community voices are heard early, development is responsible.”
The Baltimore Banner identifies Tyrod Haynes as one of four challengers facing Makeda Scott in the Democratic primary for Council District 3. The report also notes that Haynes is simultaneously running for a seat on the Democratic Central Committee. No specific details regarding his endorsements or controversies were provided in the external coverage.
“This is not simply about groceries. This is about economic development. This is about strengthening the local tax base.”
Source“Maryland should pursue the fastest, most affordable energy solutions available: solar paired with energy storage.”
Source“When safety concerns rose on New Town Boulevard, I worked with County leaders to get a new stop sign approved—because prevention saves lives.”
Source“Zoning, budgeting, transportation, and land-use decisions are where environmental justice either lives or dies. And that’s where I intend to lead.”
Source“County services should be accessible so residents feel safe seeking emergency medical care, contacting first responders, sending their children to school, and participating in daily life.”
Source“This means prioritizing low- or zero-emission investments—sidewalks, crosswalks, bike infrastructure, and public transit—alongside, not secondary to, high-emission projects.”
Source“We are facing challenges with housing affordability, development, public safety, transportation, youth opportunity, and economic revitalization.”
Source“I’m also a proud member of the NAACP, working with ACT-SO to uplift our young people”
Source