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Arkia A. Wade

Democratic · Maryland · 2026

Running for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 9, Maryland

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Road repairs, proactive maintenance and stormwater management, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide
  • Updated zoning for diverse housing options and streamlined permitting, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide
  • Rebuilding government trust through town halls and public dashboards, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide
Biography

Wade is founder and executive director of Neighborhood Companions Inc. and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and sociology from The College of William & Mary, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. She serves as a commissioner for the Baltimore County Department of Aging and president of the Baltimore County Arts Guild Board, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.

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