Anne Arundel County Council District 3 Choose 1
DUTIES: The County Council, the elected legislative body of the county, adopts ordinances and resolutions, and has all of the County's legislative powers.SALARY: $45,402. Additional stipends for Chair and Vice Chair.TERM: Four years; limited to three full consecutive terms.HOW ELECTED: Elected by the qualified voters of the councilmanic district in which the member resides, during the same election year as members of the General Assembly.
Biographical Information
Campaign Website
http://www.rebeccabaucom.com
Campaign Phone
4433963078
Campaign Email
rebeccabdistrict3@gmail.com
Campaign Instagram
@rebeccabfordistrict3
Campaign Mailing Address
Box 125 4157 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
Pasadena, MD 21122
Qualifications: Why are you running for County Council and what professional background and experiences prepare you to serve in this role?
I’m running for County Council because I believe local government should listen to people and respond when something isn’t working. As a special education teacher, I work inside complex systems every day, advocating for students and families, solving problems, and pushing systems to do what they’re supposed to do. I’ve also volunteered in the community and served on the Central Committee, which has given me a deeper understanding of local issues and the responsibility of public service.
Governance: How will you balance the good of the County with the interests of specific constituencies within your district?
I’ll listen closely to the people in District 3 and make sure their concerns are heard, but I also understand that decisions have to work for the whole county. Good leadership means weighing both. My goal is to advocate for my community while supporting policies that are fair and responsible for everyone.
Land Use: What criteria will you use to evaluate new land use legislation? Will you seek input from district residents and, if so, how?
I’ll look at whether new land use proposals make sense for our roads, schools, environment, and existing neighborhoods. Growth should honor the communities and green spaces that are already there. I will absolutely seek input from District 3 residents through community meetings, individual conversations, and clear communication so people understand what’s being proposed and have a real chance to weigh in.
Economy: What measures will you support to increase employment opportunities and improve the standard of living of County residents?
I support policies that help create good, stable jobs and make it possible for people to afford to live where they work. That means investing in infrastructure, supporting job training and apprenticeship programs, and making sure development actually benefits the community, not just outside interests.
Housing: What types of initiatives will you advance to address the County's housing shortage?
I support building housing so people who work in our county can afford to live here. That includes townhomes, smaller starter homes, and workforce housing so teachers, firefighters, and other essential workers can live in the communities they serve. New development should be planned alongside roads, schools, and services so growth doesn’t overwhelm existing neighborhoods.
Challenges: What do you consider the greatest challenge facing Anne Arundel County and what steps will you take to address it?
One of the biggest challenges in the county is traffic and infrastructure not keeping up with growth, especially on roads like Mountain Road. We need better planning so new development includes road improvements and infrastructure keeps up, instead of putting more strain on communities that are already dealing with congestion.
Biographical Information
Campaign Website
http://NathanVolke.com
Campaign Email
nathan@votevolke.com
Campaign Facebook
http://facebook.com/votevolke/
Campaign Mailing Address
4157 Mountain Rd PO Box 233
Pasadena, MD 21122
Pasadena, MD 21122
Qualifications: Why are you running for County Council and what professional background and experiences prepare you to serve in this role?
It has been a privilege to serve on the County Council representing District 3 since 2018. That experience, coupled with my legal background as a litigation attorney, allows me to effectively and zealously advocate for my constituents and their priorities within our county government.
Governance: How will you balance the good of the County with the interests of specific constituencies within your district?
Balance is gained by listening to all sides, gathering all possible information, and anticipating as many potential outcomes as possible. That is how I’ve worked to balance these interests in my time on the County Council representing my constituents.
Land Use: What criteria will you use to evaluate new land use legislation? Will you seek input from district residents and, if so, how?
Anticipating how land use changes will impact the fabric of our community has been, and will continue to be, the number one criteria in my assessment of new legislation. That includes seeking constituent input, as I did when blocking any development of the Mountain Road Golf Center, and pushing the developer to build only where roads could handle it at Spencer Glen. Development should only happen where it makes sense and the infrastructure can handle it.
Economy: What measures will you support to increase employment opportunities and improve the standard of living of County residents?
Fortunately, Anne Arundel County has some of the most important economic drivers in the state already - NSA, BWI, and Arundel Mills. Unfortunately, we also have some of the highest costs of living in the entire country. My focus has been and will continue to be on how to make Anne Arundel County more affordable for the people who live and work here.
Housing: What types of initiatives will you advance to address the County's housing shortage?
The biggest problem with adding more houses is ensuring the infrastructure can handle it. Over the last eight years, the County Executive and the majority of the County Council have passed initiatives that do not adequately take that into account, despite opposition from myself and the rest of the Council. The burden of those decisions unfairly falls on those of us already here. I will continue to push for development only where the infrastructure exist to support it.
Challenges: What do you consider the greatest challenge facing Anne Arundel County and what steps will you take to address it?
Our County faces many competing priorities and demands for services. But most people who live here chose this county because of its unique character. We do not want to be Montgomery County, Prince George's County, or Baltimore City. The biggest challenge we face is retaining our unique Anne Arundel identity. As a lifelong resident of our County, I will continue to fight to protect the only home I’ve ever known.