Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has unveiled his Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman is at it again—this time proposing a tax plan so out of touch, it’s giving San Francisco a run for its money. Under the guise of “equity” and “investment,” Pittman’s plan includes massive increases in property taxes, new service fees, and a wish list of spending priorities that look more like a progressive fantasy camp than responsible governance.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about fixing potholes or hiring more first responders. This is about funneling taxpayer money into bloated pet projects and rubber-stamping every radical initiative coming out of Governor Wes Moore’s office. From sanctuary policies to reckless environmental mandates that punish working families, Pittman has made it his mission to mirror Moore’s far-left agenda—no matter how much it costs Anne Arundel residents.
Pittman’s tax hike proposals hit middle-class homeowners the hardest, and small business owners—already struggling to stay afloat—are being told to “pay their fair share” while the county expands its bureaucracy. If you’re a retiree on a fixed income? Sorry. You’re collateral damage in Pittman’s war on fiscal sanity.
Meanwhile, the only adults in the room seem to be the Republicans. From Delegate Nic Kipke to the Anne Arundel GOP Central Committee, Republicans are fighting back against this tax-and-spend insanity with real solutions—like prioritizing public safety, protecting property rights, and holding the line on taxes.
Anne Arundel County deserves better than a county executive who governs by rubber stamp. We need leadership that values taxpayers, not punishes them. The Republican Party is the only voice of reason standing between Pittman’s progressive overreach and the hardworking families who call this county home.
2026 is coming. It’s time to take our county back.
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