Anne Arundel County Council District 3

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: Rebecca Baucom

Age: 52

Personal: Married.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, history, Rutgers University; master’s degree, educational technology, Ramapo College of New Jersey; doctor of special education (in progress), Nova Southeastern University.

Experience: Special education teacher (15+ years); member, Democratic Central Committee.

Questionnaire

Q: What is your top priority for the district you are running to represent?

Q: What is your top priority for the county overall?

Q: What do you view as the council’s role in supporting development, both commercial and residential, in Anne Arundel County?

Q: Is the county council supposed to be a check on the county executive, a governing partner with the county executive, or something else?

Q: Are there any decisions or votes taken by the council in the last 4 years that you would have voted differently?

Republican

Name: Nathan Volke

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