Here’s a guide to Anne Arundel County government

County Executive Steuart Pittman oversees Anne Arundel County, which operates on a $2.16 billion budget.

Pittman, a Democrat, is balanced by the legislative branch, a seven-member County Council, which includes four Democrats and three Republicans.

The council meets twice a month in Annapolis, the seat of county and state government. Meetings can be viewed online.

The County Council members are paid about $41,000, with the exception of the chair, who makes about $46,000, and the vice-chair who makes $42,000 — amounts that were set by the previous council. Some of the council members also work jobs in the private sector.

The county executive, who was elected in 2018, is paid $142,000. His office handles executive leadership, including proposing a budget to the council, and drafting legislation to be introduced to the council by way of the council chair.

The county executive and all council members are up for election in 2022.

Anne Arundel County is home to about 590,000 residents and includes 533 miles of coastline. The jurisdiction has its own police department, fire department and public education system.

For more information, visit https://www.aacounty.org/.

County executive and council members

County Executive — Steuart Pittman, Democrat. 410-222-1821.

District 1 — Sarah Lacey, D-Jessup. slacey@aacounty.org. 410-222-1401 or 410-222-6890.

Legislative assistant Linda Harris, linda.harris@aacounty.org.

District 2 — Allison Pickard, D-Glen Burnie. allison.pickard@aacounty.org. 410-222-1401 or 410-222-6890.

Legislative assistant Kristin M. Etzel, kristin.etzel@aacounty.org.

District 3 — Nathan Volke, R-Pasadena. nathan.volke@aacounty.org. 410-222-2413.

Legislative assistant Sara Gannon, ccgann33@aacounty.org.

District 4 — Andrew Pruski, D-Gambrills. andrew.pruski@aacounty.org. 410-222-1401.

Legislative assistant Brian Kemmet, bkemmet@aacounty.org.

District 5 — Amanda Fiedler, R-Arnold. amanda.fiedler@aacounty.org. 410-222-1401.

Legislative assistant Pam Scarbro, pscarbro@aacounty.org.

District 6 — Lisa Brannigan Rodvien, D-Annapolis. lisa.rodvien@aacounty.org. 410-222-1401 or 410-222-2406.

Legislative assistant Stacey Fitzgerald, stacey.fitzgerald@aacounty.org.

District 7 — Jessica Haire, R-Edgewater. Jessica.Haire@aacounty.org. 410-222-1401.

Legislative assistant Matthew Pipkin, matthew.pipkin@aacounty.org.

Upcoming elections

The current four-year terms for council members and county executive end in 2022 so each seat will be up for election on Nov. 8. The following candidates are running for each seat:

County Executive:

Steuart Pittman (D-incumbent), Jessica Haire (R),

District 1: Jeremy Shifflett (R), Pete Smith (D)

District 2: Allison Pickard (D-incumbent), Noel Smith (R), David Sgambellone (L)

District 3: Nathan Volke (R-incumbent)

District 4: Cheryl Renshaw (R)), Julie Hummer (D)

District 5: Amanda Fiedler (R-incumbent), Carl Neimeyer (D)

District 6: Lisa Rodvien (D-incumbent), Mike Pantelides (R)

District 7: Shannon Leadbetter (R), Shawn Livingston (D)

Council meetings

County Council meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month. All meetings are open to the public and any person with a phone or a computer can listen to the meetings live through local broadcasting or online streaming. Any person can testify on any legislation, or any topic not appearing on the agenda by going before the council or submitting written testimony that is posted online before each meeting.

Video recordings of the meetings are then posted online in the following days.

For more information, visit https://www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/government-television.

County agencies

More information on each of the following county agencies and its programs can be found at the county website, www.aacounty.org, including phone listings, upcoming legislation, meeting agendas, calendars and items of community interest.

Office of County Executive — 410-222-1821.

Community Engagement and Constituent Services — 410-222-1785. Handles all constituent concerns by region.

Office of Law — 410-222-7888. Performs legal, advisory, documentary and drafting services, and issues opinions on county law.

Department of Public Works — 410-222-7500. Oversees the county water and sewer systems, trash removal, street repair and snow removal.

Police Department — 410-222-8050. The department is split into four districts. Dial 911 for emergencies.

Fire Department — 410-222-8300. Fights fires and provides emergency aid and life support. Also inspects businesses and residential buildings for fire code violations and conducts educational programs on fire prevention and safety. Dial 911 for emergencies.

Office of Planning and Zoning — 410-222-7450. Issues zoning permits and handles applications for development or redevelopment in the county. Handles comprehensive planning, enforces zoning laws and oversees historic preservation.

Inspections and Permits — 410-222-7790. Handles building, grading and trade permits, subdivision applications for both commercial and residential projects.

Office of Personnel — 410-222-7595. Handles all applications for employment, employee benefits and pensions and labor negotiations.

Department of Recreation and Parks — 410-222-7300. Maintains and operates county parks.

A full list of all county departments can be found at: aacounty.org/departments.