Julian Jones for Baltimore County Executive

Julian knows that when accountability breaks down, trust erodes and communities become less safe. He has focused on strengthening public safety by improving how policing works and making sure both officers and residents have confidence in the system. That’s why he:

• Passed comprehensive police reform to strengthen training, improve use-of-force standards, and increase transparency
• Established a Police Accountability Board and independent process to review misconduct and ensure accountability
• Created and expanded a voluntary security camera registry to help law enforcement solve crimes in partnership with residents
• Supported targeted gun safety measures to reduce risks in public spaces

Julian has spent years working to turn around areas that were overlooked and underperforming. He understands that growth does not happen on its own. It requires leadership, persistence, and a clear vision for how communities should develop. That’s why he:

• Helped transform what was a dead mall in Mill Station into a thriving mixed-use community that includes housing, retail, jobs, and transit access
• Redeveloped the former Solo Cup site into Foundry Row, bringing housing, retail, and a Wegmans to the area
• Helped grow Metro Centre from a parking lot into a thriving mixed-use hub with businesses, housing, and a hotel generating over a million dollars in tax revenue every year
• Passed zoning reforms to unlock development and attract new investment in Owings Mills
• Advanced major projects in Towson, including Towson Row, and supported targeted incentives to attract businesses and fill vacant office space
• Helped drive growth at TradePoint Atlantic while ensuring strong minority business participation

Julian believes no student’s future should be limited by what their family can afford. He has worked to expand access to education and reduce everyday barriers so more residents have a real opportunity to succeed. That’s why he:

• Created the College Promise Program, making community college tuition-free for Baltimore County students
• Expanded access to free school meals so students can focus on learning and families can better manage everyday costs

Julian has worked to make sure families can stay in their homes and be treated fairly in their communities. He understands how quickly stability can be lost when systems do not work in people’s favor and has focused on making those systems more fair and responsive. That’s why he:

• Passed the HOME Act to prevent discrimination against renters using housing vouchers
• Reformed water and sewer policies to protect residents from losing their homes over unpaid bills

Julian has made it a priority to support the workers who keep County government running. He knows that when employees are undervalued, it impacts everything from service delivery to retention and has worked to strengthen the County workforce. That’s why he:

• Passed legislation to increase pay and modernize compensation for county employees
• Reformed promotion and pay practices to ensure fairness and equity for internal employees
• Strengthened recruitment and retention across the County workforce

Julian believes government should be transparent, accountable, and fair in how it serves every resident. He has taken concrete steps to make sure County government reflects those values in both policy and practice. That’s why he:

• Established an Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to embed fairness across government
• Strengthened enforcement of anti-discrimination protections to ensure accountability

Julian has worked to make sure transportation is not a barrier to opportunity in Baltimore County. He understands that access to jobs, schools, and local businesses depends on how easily people can get around. That’s why he:

• Expanded the Towson Loop, a free circulator supporting residents, workers, and local businesses