Podcast Spotlight: “A Convo with County Council Candidate, Makeda Scott

4410online.com
Oct 2
2 min read

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In the recent episode of Hot Topix Podcast, listeners are treated to a compelling, candid interview with Makeda Scott, a candidate for Baltimore County Council’s newly drawn District 3.

Here are a few of the highlights and takeaways:

🌱 Rooted in Community, Guided by Experience

Scott draws on her prior service — including as former Chair of the Baltimore County Board of Education — to frame her campaign as one built on listening, consensus, and consistent advocacy. In the podcast, she emphasizes that leadership should be about nurturing communities, not just governing them.

🎯 Key Issues & Policy Focus

During the conversation, Scott dives into the pressing challenges facing District 3 and all of Baltimore County:

Education & Opportunity — Given her background in school governance, Scott zeroes in on ways to improve outcomes, close opportunity gaps, and ensure students are well-supported.
Public Safety & Trust — She stresses the importance of building trust between law enforcement and residents, while advocating for strategies that prevent crime through community investment.
Economic Growth & Equity — Scott proposes supporting small businesses, promoting inclusive development, and making sure that progress is shared, not just concentrated.
Listening & Collaboration — One of her core themes is that elected officials should be facilitators of community voice. She talks about wanting to bring residents into decision-making, not talking at them.

🗣️ The Personal Touch

What gives the episode a particularly warm tone is how Scott weaves personal stories into her vision. She reflects on the influences that shaped her — from mentors to communities she’s served — and shares how those experiences inform her sense of responsibility. She makes it clear: this run isn’t about ambition; it’s about accountability.

🎧 Why You Should Listen

If you care about county-level leadership and want to understand the future of District 3, this interview is a great primer. It offers insight not just into Scott’s plans, but into her core values and how she intends to bridge vision and action.

Please listen and share with family, friends and neighbors. Don’t forget to subscribe at www.hottopixpodcast.com for more and www.4410online.com for news, information, events and community information.