Last Updated on May 1, 2022
Public non-partisan effort,
led by ordinary citizens of Baltimore County,
not incumbent County Council members.
Goal: Collect 10,000 signatures to place a question on the 2022 General Election ballot in Baltimore County that would add four more County Council districts, increasing the number from 7 to 11.
Today each district has more than 120,000 people in it, which makes it very difficult for our elected officials to be responsive to everyone in their districts.
Adding four more districts reduces the size of each district to around 78,000 people. This would dramatically improve access, accountability, productivity, and diversity in our local government for all people.
Our 67-year-old seven-district structure does not reflect the County’s growth nor our diversity! We need more districts because our minorities, women, and young adults deserve a voice in local government and a seat at the decision-making table. Currently only one woman sits on the 7-member County Council, which is 85% white despite the county being more than half people of color.
To sign the petition, please contact Jane Finneseth. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available on MyErickson.
Bring your voter registration card, if it’s available.