Baltimore County Council District 3

My name is Tyrod Haynes, and I’m running to be your next Baltimore County Councilmember for District 3 because our community deserves leadership that listens, shows up, and delivers results.

I am a seminary college graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, and my faith is not just something I speak about—it is what grounds my life, my work, and my commitment to serve with integrity.

Before I ever served on a board or launched a petition, I worked with my hands. I’m a Retired Plasterer and a proud union member of Teamsters Local 237 out of New York. That experience shaped me. It taught me the value of hard work, fair wages, safe job sites, and what it means to stand in solidarity with working people. I don’t just talk about labor and economic dignity—I’ve lived it.

I believe in the power of community—not as a slogan, but as real work. I’ve served on the Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee, the ROG Coordinating Council, the Owings Mills New Town Master Association, and my own homeowners association. I’m also a proud member of the NAACP, working with ACT-SO to uplift our young people, and I partner with environmental groups like CCAN, Blue Water Baltimore, Maryland League of Conservation Voters and Sierra club because climate justice is quality-of-life justice.

When this community speaks, I act.

When residents demanded a better grocery option at New Town Center, I launched a petition, gathered over 1,000 signatures, and I’m still fighting for healthy, accessible food for our families.

When safety concerns rose on New Town Boulevard, I worked with County leaders to get a new stop sign approved—because prevention saves lives.

And when public safety became a daily concern, I partnered directly with the Franklin Police Department to strengthen communication, trust, and community protection.

District 3 is at a crossroads. We are facing challenges with housing affordability, development, public safety, transportation, youth opportunity, and economic revitalization.

I’m not running to make empty promises. I’m running to continue the work I’ve already been doing—to make sure development works for residents, not just developers; to protect our neighborhoods; and to ensure that every voice in District 3 is heard.

District 3 deserves leadership that is present, prepared, and proven.

My name is Tyrod Haynes, and I’m ready to serve—because I already do.

Thank you, and let’s get to work.