Allison Pickard

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Meet national standards for fire protection, detention safety, and emergency readiness. Infrastructure / Transportation Improve transportation connectivity and reliability. Economy Support small business growth and entrepreneurship. Economy Revitalize commercial corridors and local downtowns. Taxes / Budget Lower the tax burden on working families. Education Fully implement the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Education Strengthen public education and lifelong learning, including post-high school skills training. Education Invest in our educators, support staff, and students, providing the support they need. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Address critical staffing shortages in Police, Fire, and Corrections through recruitment, retention, and workforce support. Environment / Energy Protect green spaces and waterways. Wages / Job Benefits Attract new industries and good-paying jobs with benefits. Environment / Energy Invest in climate resilience and flood prevention. Housing Expand affordable housing options. Economy Support our local businesses and recruit new enterprises to Anne Arundel County. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Strengthen emergency response systems, communication, and crisis response. Environment / Energy Expand clean energy and sustainability initiatives. Economy Fix the broken permitting system for residents and local businesses to reduce delays and unnecessary costs. Economy Expand workforce development and job training programs. Taxes / Budget Cut red tape, eliminate waste, and modernize outdated systems. Education Increase teacher pay and add new teaching positions to reduce classroom sizes.