City Council Ward 4
This race uses ranked-choice voting: rank the candidates in order of preference. How it works
This seat represents Ward 4, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Kurt Gilbert has been Takoma Park's Ward 4 councilmember since 2024, after a 27-year law enforcement career that ended as a police lieutenant in 2020. He opposes raising property taxes to fund bigger city budgets and wants more affordable housing and economic development.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 3 against, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for,
Sources: takomaparkmd.gov23