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Anne Arundel County Council District 5

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.

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    Amanda Fiedler
    (Rep)

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    Natalie Ogilvie
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

Qualifications: Why are you running for County Council and what professional background and experiences prepare you to serve in this role?

Governance: How will you balance the good of the County with the interests of specific constituencies within your district?

Land Use: What criteria will you use to evaluate new land use legislation? Will you seek input from district residents and, if so, how?

Economy: What measures will you support to increase employment opportunities and improve the standard of living of County residents?

Housing: What types of initiatives will you advance to address the County's housing shortage?

Challenges: What do you consider the greatest challenge facing Anne Arundel County and what steps will you take to address it?

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I’m running for County Council to strengthen our community through smart growth, strong schools, and support for local families and first responders. As a small business owner, and manager. I’ve managed budgets, led teams, and solved real problems. My work with civic, environmental, arts, and education groups gives me the experience to deliver practical, community-driven solutions.
I’ll strive to balance district priorities with the County’s long-term good by listening to residents, small businesses, first responders, organizations, and unions, grounding decisions in data, transparency, and equity. I will advocate for my district while supporting solutions that strengthen the whole County—ensuring fairness, fiscal responsibility, and that no community is left behind.
I plan to evaluate land use based on smart growth, environmental protection, infrastructure capacity, housing affordability, and community impact. I will actively offer district input through town halls, surveys, and meetings with residents, civic groups, small businesses, and first responders to ensure decisions reflect local needs and County-wide priorities.
I will advocate for good-paying jobs by supporting small business growth, workforce training programs, and partnerships with local industries, schools, and unions. I will also back investments in infrastructure, affordable housing, and childcare to reduce barriers to work. By strengthening our local economy and ensuring residents have the tools and resources they need, we can raise wages and improve quality of life across the County.
I would like to advance smart growth policies to expand affordable and workforce housing, including mixed-use development, and incentives for redevelopment. I’ll work with residents and stakeholders to ensure policies are effective and equitable, while supporting efficient permitting, infrastructure investment, and environmental protection.
I believe Anne Arundel County’s greatest challenge is balancing growth with quality of life—traffic, housing affordability, and environmental sustainability all intersect. I will prioritize smart land use policies, invest in transportation infrastructure, support diverse housing options, and work with community stakeholders to ensure development strengthens our neighborhoods.
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