My Vision. Our Future.
Kelly Smith’s campaign is rooted in service, shaped by experience, and driven by results. Her platform focuses on four key pillars: Economic Development, Workforce Planning, Education, and Affordable Housing. Each is designed to uplift families, expand opportunity, and build a more inclusive and thriving District 1. These priorities reflect Kelly’s lifelong commitment to community, equity, and action. Explore how each pillar supports a future where everyone has the tools to succeed.
Economic Development & Workforce Planning
Education
As an AVID teacher and longtime youth mentor, Kelly brings a classroom-tested perspective on what students and families need to succeed.
Expansion of mentoring programs, leadership development for youth, and school-community partnerships.
Her experience designing personalized learning plans and bridging connections between schools, parents, and the business sector.
Support for funding equity in public education, especially in underserved schools.
REAL PUBLIC SAFETY puts people first.
Kelly believes that safe, stable, and affordable housing is foundational to a thriving community. Her approach prioritizes dignity, inclusion, and long-term sustainability.
Advocacy for increased affordable housing stock, protections for renters, and support for first-time homebuyers.
Initiatives to help seniors age in place through home modification programs and property tax relief.
Policies to address housing insecurity and prevent displacement due to rising costs or development.
Collaboration with housing agencies, nonprofit developers, and community land trusts to create equitable, mixed-income neighborhoods.
Advocate for sustainable housing for public servants because the people who serve our communities deserve the opportunity to live in the communities they protect, teach, and support every day.
Sustainable Housing
True public safety comes from care, not just control. It means safe streets, strong neighborhoods, and a local government that looks out for all of us, especially the vulnerable.
Add more lighting, crosswalks, and sidewalk improvements
Advocate for caseworkers to support residents
Create senior programs, youth programs, and safe spaces for teens
Ensure our immigrant communities feel welcome and protected, not policed
Safety is about belonging. I’ll will be a strong advocate to ensure District 1 is a place where everyone feels seen, supported, and safe.
District 1 is home to many veterans and military families who deserve not only our gratitude but real support. Kelly Smith understands the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life and is committed to ensuring they have access to the resources and respect they’ve earned.
As a proud advocate for veterans and partner of The VetReset Foundation, Kelly will:
Kelly is committed to revitalizing District 1’s local economy by supporting small businesses, attracting responsible investment, and ensuring economic opportunity reaches every corner of the community. Kelly understands the importance of preparing residents for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Plans to modernize commercial corridors and uplift historically underserved business districts.
Strategies for partnering with chambers of commerce, local entrepreneurs, and anchor institutions.
Advocacy for grant access, financial literacy programs, and technical assistance for small and minority-owned businesses.
Use of public-private partnerships to stimulate job growth and expand economic mobility.
Development of clear career pipelines that begin in high school and extend into adulthood.
Expansion of job training, apprenticeships, and reentry programs, particularly for returning citizens and veterans.
Partnerships with community colleges, unions, and workforce boards to provide accessible credentials and career navigation support.
Integration of wraparound services such as childcare, transportation, and mental health support to reduce employment barriers.
Veterans
Champion increased funding and access to veteran services across Anne Arundel County.
Support job training, apprenticeships, and career pipelines for veterans and transitioning service members.
Advocate for mental health services and wellness programs tailored to the unique needs of veterans.
Partner with local nonprofits, the VA, and state agencies to streamline access to benefits and assistance.
Expand opportunities for veteran-owned businesses to compete for local contracts and grow within the community.
Work to reduce veteran homelessness and expand supportive housing options.
Veterans don’t just deserve a seat at the table, they deserve a voice in shaping the future of our communities. Kelly is ready to fight for that voice.
