Lets build a stronger, more inclusive community
Join the movement in Howard County
Lets build a stronger, more inclusive community
Join the movement in howard county
This Campaign is built by neighbors and friends who believe that with the right leaders, our community can work for everyone. If you’re able, will you chip in $25, $50, or whatever feels right to help power this work? Every contribution strengthens our shared push for a more connected, more affordable District 4 and Howard County.
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Meet JanssenEnergy & Experience to Serve Columbia
Janssen Evelyn has spent his career helping communities solve problems and move forward together. As a lawyer and executive leader in local government, he has worked directly on daily operations, economic development, housing, and placemaking initiatives, in both Howard and Anne Arundel counties. He knows how local government works and how to make it work for people.
As a father raising his family here, Janssen is committed to a District 4 where every child and every family can thrive. On the County Council, he will serve with experience, integrity and collaboration to strengthen our community, support working families, and ensure everyone has a place to belong.
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Janssen’s PrioritiesWhy He’s Running
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Great schools are the bedrock of a great community. As the son of an educator and a father of two HCPSS students, Janssen knows that children thrive when educators are supported and every child is seen, valued, and safe.
Opportunity gaps remain, and without decisive action they will widen. Janssen will work for a school system where every student has access to a high quality education and a path to succeed.
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True safety is more than the absence of crime. It is the presence of trust, opportunity, and support. As the first Executive Director of the Anne Arundel County Office of Police Accountability, Janssen helped build new systems that strengthened transparency and trust between residents and law enforcement.
Howard County is one of the safest places in Maryland, thanks in part to the strong relationship between HCPD and the community. Sustaining that success requires continued attention to community health, youth support, and collaborative problem solving. Janssen believes safety is built when residents are connected to resources, when young people feel supported, and when public institutions work hand in hand with the community.
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When the cost of living rises faster than what families earn, our entire community feels the strain. To build stability, we must connect residents to good jobs, support local businesses, and expand access to attainable housing.
As Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Janssen works every day on the issues that shape local incomes, housing availability, and business growth. He understands how policy translates into real outcomes for families — and what practical steps are needed to make communities more livable, affordable, and welcoming.
By prioritizing local contractors who pay a true living wage and helping residents navigate today’s job market, we can build an economy that works for.
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As President of the Howard County Conservancy and an avid community gardener, Janssen understands that environmental stewardship starts with community stewardship. Protecting natural spaces, promoting sustainability, and engaging the next generation are essential to a strong and healthy Howard County. Much like our natural ecosystem, our community flourishes when every individual is supported, valued, and able to play their part. Everyone deserves the chance to grow, contribute and find their place in the shared ecosystem of District 4. We can nurture that growth by protecting the spaces we inhabit while meeting the needs of our neighbors. By uplifting the next generation of environmental stewards, we plant the seeds for a stronger and healthier future.
