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Contactname
Megan Outten
Campaign Phone
443-523-2447
Current Profession
Policy Manager
I’ve built my career showing up, listening, and getting results for our community. On the Salisbury City Council, I managed balanced budgets, passed worker protections, and supported neighborhood investment. In my professional work, I have worked on complex infrastructure projects and policy development. I bring people together, turn concerns into action, and stay rooted in what District 7 families need to move forward.
For too long, we’ve underinvested in infrastructure, and it’s now holding Wicomico back. My priority is to proactively invest in the County’s delayed water and sewer master plan, so we can support smart, strategic growth. We also need to modernize our outdated zoning code to reflect today’s needs, protect our open space and agricultural land, while guiding responsible development. Done right, we can grow in a way that strengthens our economy without losing what makes our community home.
Public health starts with the conditions people live in. In Wicomico, that means addressing housing, access to care, and environmental health together. We need to invest in safe and stable housing, expand access to affordable healthcare and mental health services, and ensure our water and air are protected. I support strengthening partnerships with local providers and nonprofits so we can meet people where they are. If we focus on prevention and build healthier environments, we create a stronger, more resilient community.
Economic growth starts with creating the conditions for people and businesses to succeed. That means investing in infrastructure (water, sewer, and river and ferry maintenance) so we can actually support new development and attract employers. That also means ensuring we have blue-ribbon schools where people want to send their children. Currently, Wicomico has been one of the lowest per-pupil funded school systems in Maryland. That lack of investment shows up in how well our schools are maintained, class sizes, and additional programming that can be offered to our students. Last, as a county, we need to proactively recruit industries that offer good-paying jobs, while supporting our small businesses that are the backbone of our local economy
We can’t solve housing without fixing what’s holding us back. That starts with investing in infrastructure, our lack of water and sewer capacity has limited our ability to provide more housing options. We also need to modernize our zoning code to allow for more diverse, attainable housing options while protecting our rural areas. And last, we should partner with local nonprofits to expand workforce housing. When we align infrastructure, zoning, and partnerships, we can make housing more equitable and affordable for Wicomico families.
