Baltimore County Council District 5

What’s the job: The legislative branch of Maryland’s county governments. Responsible for introducing and voting on legislation, approving county spending and providing oversight of county operations. Elected to a four-year term.

Democratic

Name: Shawn McIntosh

Age: 61

Personal: Married and part of a blended family of five children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, dramatic arts, St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Experience: Director of public health programs, Center for a Healthy Maryland; executive director, Sugar Free Kids Maryland; program manager, American Public Health Association; director of programs and advocacy, American Diabetes Association; executive director, Washington Village/Pigtown Neighborhood Planning Council; vice president of development, Center for Poverty Solutions.

Questionnaire

Q: What is the number one issue in your district, and how do you plan to address it?

Q: What policies would you pursue to address rising costs of living and affordability concerns in Baltimore County?

Q: Baltimore County is facing a 19,000-unit deficit in housing. How do you plan to address this?

Q: Baltimore County has long faced accusations about backdoor dealing and limited transparency. How do you plan to earn people’s trust in local government?

Q: As the council expands and becomes more diverse, how will you work to build consensus and collaborate with colleagues who hold different perspectives?

Republican

Name: Theaux M. LeGardeur

Candidate did not respond to The Banner’s voter guide questionnaire.

Name: Nino Mangione

Candidate did not respond to The Banner’s voter guide questionnaire.