Issues & Platform

Building a stronger, safer, greener Baltimore County through responsible governance and community-first leadership.

Fiscal & Tax Reform

As a small business owner for 25 years who has personally written over 8,000 state fishing licenses, Theaux understands the unique challenges faced by small businesses and working families. He will champion fiscally responsible governance.

Responsible budgeting that respects taxpayer dollars

Transparent financial reporting for all county expenditures

Supporting small businesses through fair tax policies

Reducing unnecessary bureaucratic spending

Public Safety & Strong Schools

Every family in Baltimore County deserves safe neighborhoods and quality schools. Theaux has already promoted public safety by supporting limiting parking along the Hereford Area of Gunpowder State Park to protect pedestrians and park lands.

Funding for driver education in public schools

Safe pedestrian access around parks and natural areas

Investments in school infrastructure and programs

Support for County and Volunteer emergency responders

Environment & Farmland

As the founder of Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER and a recipient of multiple conservation awards, Theaux has dedicated his career to protecting Maryland’s natural resources. He supported the bipartisan, unanimous resolution in Baltimore and Harford Counties to oppose state discharge permits impacting the Gunpowder and Bird River Basin.

Protecting the Gunpowder River and its watershed

Preserving farmland and green spaces for future generations

Supporting bipartisan environmental legislation

Opposing state discharge permits that threaten water quality

Zoning & Water Protection

“I will hold the line on the Urban Rural Delineation Line (URDL) to limit sprawl and overdevelopment in Northern Baltimore County.” Theaux has already worked with Councilman Kach to ensure any change in the URDL requires a charter amendment by super majority.

Hold the line and maintain the current Urban Rural Delineation Line (URDL) so county water and sewer cannot be expanded

Support Question A , a charter amendment that would require a super-majority council (7 out of 9 votes) to move the URDL

Protect reservoir and private well water resources

Limit sprawl and overdevelopment in Northern Baltimore County

Leadership Qualities

Responding and acting on community concerns

Active listening and building consensus to solve problems within communities

Fostering belonging in public processes

Facilitating mutually beneficial working relationships

Theaux Le Gardeur

Candidate for Northern Baltimore County Council

A trusted advisor and problem-solver with 20+ years of nonprofit leadership and 25 years as a small business owner in Baltimore County. Theaux Le Gardeur is committed to protecting our environment, strengthening our communities, and bringing fiscal responsibility to local government.