City Council Ward 5
This race uses ranked-choice voting: rank the candidates in order of preference. How it works
This seat represents Ward 5, 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
Cara Honzak has represented Ward 5 on the Takoma Park City Council since 2022 and is a special education teacher after two decades in international health and conservation work. She aims to use scarce city funds efficiently and make every neighbor feel included and represented.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 7 against, Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for,
Sources: takomaparkmd.gov23