Click here for full interview Baltimore County Councilman Pat Young Jr. has officially joined the 2026 race for Baltimore County Executive, bringing with him a record shaped by military service, state legislative experience, and two years on the County Council. A Catonsville native and Iraq War veteran, Young is presenting himself as a candidate focused on practical government, public trust, and a more responsive county bureaucracy. Young launched his campaign with a promise to simplify...

Click to listen to the full episode. Local council races don’t always get headlines—but they control: Zoning decisions (what gets built and where) School funding priorities Public safety strategies Local economic development In short: they decide how your neighborhood changes—or doesn’t. And with Baltimore County expanding its council from seven to nine seats, the political map is already being reshaped. That means District 4 voters aren’t just choosing a candidate—they’re helping define what...

Join us for an important evening of civic engagement at the Baltimore County Executive Candidate Forum on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 PM at Goucher College’s Ungar Athenaeum (Hyman Forum). Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Baltimore County and Goucher College , moderated by C4 (Clarence Mitchell IV), this forum brings together all participating candidates to discuss the issues that matter most to our community. This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates,...