Baltimore County Council District 6

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: Michael “Mike” P. Ertel

Age: 60

Personal: Married with three grown children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, business administration, Towson University.

Experience: 6th District County Council; chairman, Baltimore County Council.

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: Christine L. Vondersmith

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