A Mom on a Mission. Not a Politician.
Baltimore County Council District 1 includes the vibrant communities of Arbutus, Catonsville, Halethorpe, Lansdowne, Baltimore Highlands, Woodbridge Valley and surrounding areas.
Everyday experiences have fueled Rheagan Kindle’s passion to serve. She is committed to being a trusted voice for the people, guided by honesty, integrity, and a practical, common-sense approach to local government.
Her leadership is built on a simple but powerful truth: faith in God’s goodness is the foundation of good leadership.
A Note From Rheagan
Hello, and thank you for visiting our website! I’m a lifelong Marylander, wife of 15 years, homeschooling mother of three, and a recent treasurer of the Baltimore County GOP. I was chosen to be the County Council District 1 Republican nominee, after an open debate.
Grounded in Christian faith and common-sense values, I will guard taxpayer money with the same care I guard my family's budget, fight for better schools and parental rights, and put our District 1 first.
While caring for my home and family, I’ve continued serving our community as a tutor, childcare provider, and volunteer, building lasting relationships with local families, children, and neighbors.
I’ve felt the growing pressure so many of us face. Rising Maryland utility bills, state taxes, state fees, and grocery bills make everyday life harder. I never expected to run for office, but I can no longer sit on the sidelines. I’m running for my children, for our neighbors, and for a better future for Baltimore County.
As a parent and educator, I’ve learned the true meaning of resilience, integrity, and standing up for what’s right. I bring a fresh perspective rooted in real-life experience and a deep love for our community.
Rheagan's Priorities For Our Southwest Baltimore County District
Public Safety
Our family lives here. Safe Streets is not just a slogan to us. These streets are where our kids walk to their friends' houses, and where shop owners lock up on Frederick Road.
I stand with Baltimore County Police and our first responders. I will not blame the officers who already work short-staffed shifts. I will fight for the staffing, equipment, and other resources they need. I will push for finishing the new Wilkens Precinct on time and treating it as a District 1 deliverable, not a Towson afterthought.
When businesses on Frederick Road are hit and cars are broken into in Halethorpe, residents should see more patrols. I will demand precinct-level response times in the budget, back the tools officers ask for, show up at the Wilkens Police-Community Relations Council, and credit the work our officers do every day.
Local policing works best when every level of law enforcement pulls in the same direction. I will never support county policies that obstruct federal agents including ICE, FBI, or Homeland Security acting within their lawful authority to remove gang members, traffickers, and repeat offenders from our streets. Criminals should not get a safe harbor based on jurisdiction lines.
Parental Rights
Parents know their children best. I have spent years in that role, raising and homeschooling our three kids, tutoring, and working with neighborhood families. Families, not a bureaucracy in Towson, should be the first decision-makers in a child’s education and upbringing.
Baltimore County Public Schools should not surprise parents. I will push BCPS to put curriculum, library materials, and family-life lessons in parents’ hands before they are taught, especially sexuality education, gender-identity lessons, and history. I will also push to honor opt-out rights without making families hunt for a form. If a school is going to keep a parent in the dark about their own child, that is not “support.” That is the system putting itself between a family and a kid.
While the County Council does not write lesson plans, it does control the county budget, half of which goes to the BCPS. As a council member I will fight for real transparency, stronger parental input, and Inspector General reviews of school spending, so that families can see both what is taught and how their taxpayer dollars are used.
Revitalization
District 1 should be a place where good projects can succeed and families can thrive. I will work with residents, county agencies, and responsible developers to repair what we already have and to welcome growth that strengthens Arbutus, Catonsville, Halethorpe, Lansdowne, Baltimore Highlands, and Woodbridge Valley.
I will push District 1 repair that people can see, including repair of neighborhood streets in Catonsville, Halethorpe, Arbutus, and Lansdowne that have waited too long, and roads around Maple Avenue in Halethorpe where families have already raised traffic and pavement concerns.
A countywide paving backlog does not help a family dodging potholes on the way to work. Fixing pavement, curbs, and drainage is how we show that Southwest Baltimore County is open for investment, not last in line.
Our goal is simple. Keep the communities people love, and make it easier to build the projects that help them thrive.
Fiscal Responsibility
Families in Arbutus, Catonsville, Halethorpe, Lansdowne, Baltimore Highlands, and Woodbridge Valley are paying higher bills at home. They deserve the same care with the taxes they send to Towson.
More than half of Baltimore County’s operating budget goes to Baltimore County Public Schools. That is the largest check the County writes. The County Inspector General can look at other County agencies for fraud, waste, and abuse. The IG still cannot do that work at BCPS. The Council has already asked Annapolis, on a bipartisan vote, for the authority to close that gap. I will be a District 1 vote that keeps that fight moving and funds our IG watchdog to do the job.
I am a mom who balances a household budget. I will ask budget questions in public, follow up until answers come back, and vote no when government makes life more expensive. Teachers should be paid and classrooms should be supported. What should not be off-limits is how the rest of that money is spent. Every tax dollar should be able to stand a plain-English review.
- Protect Girls' Sports and Spaces
- Hold the Line on Property Taxes
- Keep the State out of our County Zoning
- Regarding Data Centers:
- Protect our Neighborhoods, Including Woodlawn!
- Say No to AI Big Tech
- No to Higher Electricity Bills
- No to Excessive Water Use and Potential Contamination
- Audit the Budget & Cut the Waste
- Fight Soaring BGE Bills
- Block New County Utility Fees
Vote Rheagan Kindle
Please vote and ask friends to vote!
Early voting runs now to October 29. November 3rd is election day!
Citizen participation in this election is vital. Only about 55% of our Baltimore County Republicans voted in our last off-year election.
We the people can shape the future of our county, our state, and our country. Bring a friend!
Contact the campaign
Friends of Rheagan Kindle
6 Waelchli Ave, PO box 7367, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Email: kindlecamp@KindleforCouncil.com
Phone: 443-231-0567