Our Priorities
Building Communities Together. Guided by Community, Equity, and Environment.
Anne Arundel County has always been a place where hardworking families can put down roots and build a good life. James Kitchin is running for County Executive to ensure every resident can access the opportunities, safety, and quality of life that make this county special. Together, we're not just running a campaign, we're building the Anne Arundel County we all deserve.
Three Pillars: Community | Equity | Environment
Traffic
Traffic is one of the most significant issues affecting our quality of life. It takes away time, pollutes, and divides the county. As County Executive, I will invest in the infrastructure needed to improve traffic flow and expand safe, reliable walking, biking, and public transportation for residents and commuters.
We will pass policies requiring developers to invest more in our transportation infrastructure when they build projects that add traffic to our roads. This must include investments in necessary pedestrian, bicycle, and transit infrastructure. Using community as a lens, we will prioritize safety on our residential streets so that children can play in their neighborhoods without fear.
Schools
Our high-quality public schools and teachers are among Anne Arundel County's greatest assets. They prepare our county's young people to be productive, caring citizens. I am committed to upholding the Blueprint and investments in our educators, special educators, support staff, and learning environments.
Our schools should prepare students to follow their dreams, whether in college, university, or the trades. We can grow high-quality, affordable opportunities for students through our Community Colleges, Apprenticeships, and paid civic opportunities like Service Year.
With the federal government actively dismantling the Department of Education, it is imperative that local government holds the line and remains committed to investing in our kids.
Public Safety
Every resident deserves to feel safe at home, in their community, and wherever they travel in our county. My administration is committed to strengthening public safety in every neighborhood. We will ensure that residents feel confident in our first responders who stand ready to assist with professionalism, transparency, and a commitment to public service.
We will continue to build community partnerships that foster trust between law enforcement and marginalized communities. We will expand innovative approaches to disrupt violence before it occurs, treat gun violence as a public health issue, and invest in breaking the cycle of repeat offenders.
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Environment
How we choose to develop, conserve, and care for our land determines the health of our air, our waters, and our climate. I know that too many Black, Latino, immigrant, and low-income communities have carried the burden of past land use decisions that polluted their neighborhoods and limited access to nature.
As County Executive, I will fight for a true No Net Loss of Forest law, invest in resiliency infrastructure to protect our most flood-prone communities, and expand public water access and green spaces in neighborhoods that have been overlooked for generations.
Affordability
Affordability is a whole-life issue for many residents in our county. Every resident deserves the security of an affordable place to live, access to healthy food, dependable childcare, and a fair shot at starting a business.
Too many working families are being priced out of basic necessities, and local government has a role to play in changing that. This includes protecting our most vulnerable residents from rent gouging and bad faith actors, and expanding investments in eviction-prevention programs so families can stay in their homes.
As County Executive, I will prioritize building housing that working families can actually afford, help bring grocery stores to neighborhoods that lack access to fresh, healthy food, continue to invest in our senior nutrition programs and senior centers, and expand affordable childcare options through our School Age Child Care and Pre-K programs.
Making Government Work for You
Government works best when it shows up for the people it serves. As County Executive, I will run an administration that listens first, communicates clearly, and gets things done. That means modernizing how the county delivers services, expanding language access, and putting community engagement at the center of every decision.
This is also about who we make government work for. Every department, every program, every decision will be judged by whether it actually improves people's lives, not by whether it makes the budget book look tidy.
All Nine Policy Papers
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Early Voting starts Thursday, June 11. We're knocking doors, calling voters, and covering polls through Election Day. Join the GOTV team and put these priorities into office.