Karson Kamenetz for Baltimore County Council

PRIORITIES

A concrete governing agenda — not campaign promises, but specific commitments.

PRIORITIES
Karson Kamenetz

★★ Our Priorities ★★

Baltimore County residents are sick of slogans. We need competent leadership that understands how county systems actually work, how the issues connect, and how to move frustration to actual results.

District 4 sits at the center of many of the county's biggest challenges. It is one of the most diverse districts in Baltimore County. Parts of the district are within the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line and parts are outside of it, which means residents are experiencing growth, traffic, infrastructure strain, housing pressure, and environmental concerns from very different perspectives.

Karson's priorities are rooted in one basic idea: local government should do the basics well, tell people the truth, and be prepared enough to solve difficult problems.

01

Public Safety

"Nothing else is possible without public safety."

  • ★Traffic calming infrastructure for dangerous roads and crosswalks
  • ★State-of-the-art police training center
  • ★Honest staffing — no fudging the numbers
  • ★Youth programs, addiction services, mental health resources
  • ★Stronger reentry programs to reduce repeat offenses
  • ★Build real recruitment and retention operations
Senior First
02

Aging in Place with Dignity

"One in four county residents are 60 or older. You deserve to age with dignity, right here at home."

  • ★Countywide inventory of aging-in-place infrastructure
  • ★One-stop shop for benefits, tax relief & prescription support
  • ★Reliable transportation independent of driving ability — full audit of CountyRide
  • ★Senior centers as community wellness hubs
  • ★Formalized county-supported "Someone Checks In" program
  • ★Loan program for home modifications and safety improvements
03

Schools, Youth & the County's Future

"Education is the most powerful engine for fairness and opportunity we have."

  • ★Fund the Blueprint the right way — grow the tax base, no gimmicks
  • ★Protect teacher recruitment and retention
  • ★Mental health and student support services
  • ★Safe, dignified school buildings — no failing HVAC or overcrowding
  • ★School capacity in every land use decision
04

A More Responsive Government

"Government should not feel unreachable."

  • ★Personal accountability — you can always reach Karson directly
  • ★Online transparency dashboard for constituent service requests
  • ★"Shot Clock" — enforceable deadlines for county agency responses
  • ★Honest communication about what government can and cannot do
05

Responsible Growth & Neglected Corridors

"Growth that is responsible, honest, and tied to a larger plan."

  • ★Modernize zoning and permitting — end slow, unpredictable processes
  • ★Prioritize inside-URDL redevelopment before expansion
  • ★Revive Reisterstown Road and Liberty Road corridors
  • ★Tie growth to transportation, schools, and utility infrastructure
  • ★Preserve green space and the 200 miles of waterfront
06

Affordable Living, Transit & Access

"Baltimore County is losing population — too many people can't afford to stay."

  • ★Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers
  • ★Protect single-family market from investor speculation
  • ★Expand transit through underserved areas
  • ★Explore creative connectors — Uber credits, West Side circulator
  • ★Housing affordable for teachers, nurses, and first responders