Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee District 11A Representative

A New Chapter. The Same Commitment to Service.

Thank you to the voters

Welcome to Citizens-for T Haynes

Thank you to the voters who elected me to the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee to represent Legislative District 11A. I am grateful for your trust and the opportunity to continue serving our community.

Although my campaign for Baltimore County Council District 3 did not end in victory, my commitment to Owings Mills, New Town, and our surrounding communities remains strong. Your encouragement and support continue to inspire my work.

As your District 11A representative on the Central Committee, I look forward to strengthening the connection between residents and the Democratic Party, encouraging participation, and helping our community stay informed and engaged.

This website is entering a new chapter, too. Please continue visiting for community events, local initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and information about grants and resources that may help improve lives and strengthen our neighborhoods.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can continue building a more connected and thriving community.

Tyrod Haynes

Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee

Legislative District 11A

Citizens for Tyrod Haynes

Sierra Bailey – Treasurer

About: Tyrod Haynes

My Journey to Serve

My journey to becoming an elected Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee District 11A Representative began with showing up—listening to neighbors, volunteering, and working alongside people who care about our community.

As an Owings Mills and New Town resident, I have seen how decisions about food access, jobs, public health, and neighborhood conditions affect everyday life. My background in hands-on work, including groundskeeping and plastering, has shaped my respect for hard work and the challenges working families face.

For years, I volunteered with the Democratic Central Committee, knocking on doors, making phone calls, attending rallies, and helping residents participate in the democratic process. Those conversations gave me a deeper understanding of our community’s concerns and the importance of staying connected beyond Election Day.

That commitment also led me to serve on the Baltimore County Health Advisory Board and advocate for neighborhood needs. After the Giant closed at New Town Center, I helped organize a petition calling for a grocery store or another food source at the vacant location. More than 400 residents signed in one week—a clear example of neighbors coming together to make their voices heard.

My path has included setbacks. I ran for Baltimore County Council District 3 and did not win. I remained committed to serving and continued the work. I am grateful that my journey led to being elected to represent District 11A on the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee.

Today, I also serve as Chair of the Fairs & Festivals Committee, helping bring Democratic outreach into the places where neighbors gather. Through voter registration, community events, and efforts to get out the vote, I work to connect residents with opportunities to participate and be heard.

My responsibility is to keep that connection strong: listening to residents, bringing their concerns to elected officials, and sharing information, resources, and opportunities back with the community.

I am grateful to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and challenged me along the way. I intend to keep earning that trust through my work.

I am your voice. I listen. I connect. I get things done.

Frequently Asked Questions

Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee.

What is the role of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee?

The Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee helps build and strengthen the Democratic Party throughout our county. We support Democratic candidates, encourage voter registration, help get out the vote, and connect residents with opportunities to participate in the political process.

What is your role as the elected representative for district 11A?

As your District 11A Representative, my role is to listen to your concerns, help bring those concerns to Democratic leaders and elected officials, and keep you informed about community events, resources, and ways to get involved.

My commitment is to keep communication flowing both ways—so you have a voice and a connection to the people serving our community.

Community Service and Membership

* BCDSCC- District 11A Representative

ROG- Reisterstown,Owings Mills, Glyden coordinating council.
OMNT- Owings Mills New Town Master Association.
HOA- vice president
NAACP- member

ACTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY

* Crime prevention

I have started a petition for a New food source.
New Stop sign on New Town

Event

John Lewis' Good Trouble Sit-In Screening

Thank you

I am deeply grateful to the elected officials and leaders who joined us to honor the legacy of John Lewis “Good Trouble”

• Senator Shelley Hettleman

• Councilman Julian Jones Jr.

. Chair of the BCDSCC Dr. Charlotte Wood

• A representative from Delegate Pasteur’s Office

• The President of the ACLU

• Community organizations including Indivisible and Love Thy Neighbor

Thank you to every community member who came out to sign-wave, watch the film, and stand for what’s right. Together, we honored the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis in both spirit and action.

It wasn’t just a great time—it was a great moment that will lead to continued action.

Petition for a New Grocery Store – New Town/Owings Mills

March 18, 2026 - County Executive budget Town Hall.

Good evening. My name is Tyrod Haynes

I’m here tonight as a neighbor, not as a candidate, but as a resident of the Owings Mills/New Town community who cares deeply about where we live and what our community deserves.

On August 6, 2025, I started a petition calling attention to the vacant former Giant location in New Town Center. Since then, that petition has gained 1,102 signatures, been shared 578 times, and viewed by 12,660 residents. That tells me one thing clearly: our community cares, and our community is paying attention.

For more than six years, the former Giant location in New Town Center has sat vacant. What was once a walkable food source at the heart of this community is now an empty anchor site.

And that vacancy is not neutral. It has consequences. Real economic consequences.

Some have said, “We don’t need another grocery store. There’s Weis at Lakeside or Wegmans at Foundry Row.” But those developments were intentionally built around strong commercial anchors. That was also the original vision for New Town: a walkable, mixed-use center designed to create activity, stability, convenience, and local investment.

Today, instead of economic growth, we are seeing stagnation.

Instead of a productive commercial corridor generating jobs, sales tax revenue, and support for surrounding small businesses, we have underperformance and visible disinvestment.

This is not simply about groceries.

This is about economic development.

This is about strengthening the local tax base.

This is about restoring a commercial anchor that helps drive surrounding investment.

When grocery dollars leave our community, jobs and revenue leave with them. When anchor properties remain vacant, nearby businesses struggle. And when disinvestment becomes visible and prolonged, property values and community confidence begin to feel that pressure as well.

We have also seen the secondary effects of neglect. On the Fourth of July, more than 100 young people gathered in that vacant lot. Law enforcement had to respond, and when the crowd dispersed, it moved into nearby residential areas.

That is not sustainable community planning.

And it is certainly not acceptable economic development.

We are asking the County Executive to treat this site as a priority economic development opportunity. We need active grocery recruitment, intentional reinvestment strategies, and a real plan to restore this corridor to productivity.

And beyond food access, we are also calling for a Community Resource Center in Owings Mills/New Town — a visible civic hub where residents can connect with workforce support, benefits assistance, youth resources, and public services. That kind of investment strengthens families and creates long-term stability.

We are not asking for special treatment.

We are asking for intentional reinvestment.

For restoration of vitality.

For restoration of safety.

And for restoration of the walkable, economically sound vision New Town was built on.

Our community deserves to be whole.

Our community deserves to be competitive.

And our community deserves to thrive.

Thank you.

Please signed below and show your support. Together we stand for progress and access..

https://chng.it/RYjrZqcFNb

“If you’re not actively part of the solution, you’re passively becoming part of the problem.”

Tyrod Haynes

Owings Mills NewTown -COMMUNITY LISTENING TOUR

Our Community Listening Tour was a success! Thank you to Councilman Julian Jones Jr., Delegate Cheryl Pastuer, and County Council District 3 candidate Makeda Scott for joining us and engaging with our neighbors.

A heartfelt thank-you to the Owings Mills and New Town community members who came out to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss the issues that matter most to our community.

The response was positive, and our neighbors are already looking forward to the next listening tour. These conversations help strengthen the connection between residents and those seeking to serve them.

Thank you for showing up and making your voices heard!

Environmental Caretaker

Environmental issues are Citizens issues.

Environmental issues are very important to me.

They affect our health, our economy, and the quality of life in every neighborhood. Clean air, safe water, and responsible development are not luxuries—they are basic expectations. As a community leader, I believe environmental stewardship and public responsibility go hand in hand.

Important Environmental Initiatives I Support

1. Safeguarding the Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF)

The Strategic Energy Investment Fund must remain dedicated to its original purpose: conservation, clean energy investment, climate resilience, and energy assistance for those who need it most. These funds should serve Marylanders—not be diverted away from their intended mission.

2. The CHERISH Our Communities Act

This legislation strengthens environmental justice by requiring agencies such as the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Public Service Commission to consider cumulative pollution impacts, not just single permits, when making decisions that affect public health.

3. The Transportation and Climate Alignment Act

Maryland’s transportation spending must align with climate goals. This means prioritizing low- or zero-emission investments—sidewalks, crosswalks, bike infrastructure, and public transit—alongside, not secondary to, high-emission projects.

4. Power Maryland Forward

Maryland should pursue the fastest, most affordable energy solutions available: solar paired with energy storage. We must resist further fossil fuel expansion, rein in unchecked utility profits, and make smarter use of the electric grid we already have.

Leadership at the Local Level

“As Chair of Environmental and Code Enforcement on the ROG- coordinating council Inc. is where I intend to lead In this effort.

Citizens for Tyrod Haynes

Sierra Bailey — Treasurer

Environmental Issues- Community Collaboration

Thank you, Adamah, and the Baltimore Environmental Sustainability Network for the invitation to learn about your Annual Environmental Forum. The information shared was truly valuable and informative. Thank you, Ms. Abby Snyder and team, Director of the Government Relations

Baltimore Jewish Council. Thankful you, to the guests speakers- Senator Ben Brooks , Delegate Dana Stein, and Delegate Cathi Forbes for their tireless efforts on climate and energy change. I look forward to our continued partnership as we work together to create a more sustainable environment for all of Baltimore County and the State of Maryland.

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

Albert Einstein

Together We Can

Mission - (VEC) Visionary-Engagement-Collaboration

My mission is to harness our collective strength and vision to move Baltimore County forward, not just with words, but with action. As we continue to push back against extremism and the effects it has on our families and communities, we also have the opportunity to come back even stronger together, to forge a reality that will take back our communities and stop this present administration’s destruction of our country's ideals. (Liberty and Justice for all).
I'm committed to:
*Listening first
*Creating safe spaces for dialogue
*Restoring trust in public leadership
I stand for:
*Collaboration over division
*Transparency over politics
*Progress rooted in unity

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PO Box #182, 10821 Red Run Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117, USA

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Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee District 11A Representative