Catherine Carter

Environment / Energy Cat believes deeply in protecting our green spaces, farms, and rural way of life. She knows how important it is to keep special interests from rewriting the rules in ways that hurt everyday residents. Taxes / Budget As a small tech business owner, Cat knows how to stretch a budget and make every dollar count. She’ll bring that same mindset to the County Council—fighting for smart spending, good governance, and policies that make Howard County more livable and affordable. Government Reform She wants to empower the people in our community and keep big money out of politics. That is why she is participating in the Howard County's Citizen's Election Fund (CEF). If you live in Howard County, your donation qualifies for matching funds and makes an even bigger impact. Healthcare He’s committed to expanding support for our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), including establishing a sustainable vision care clinic. She’ll work with community health partners to ease hospital overcrowding, raise public awareness, and make health services more accessible to everyone in our community. Education Funding our public schools is not just a budget line—it’s a strategic investment in our children, our community’s future, and our local economy. It’s an investment that has paid dividends for decades in workforce readiness, property values, and quality of life. Cat Carter will work to ensure every child has the resources they need to thrive.