Today I am officially filing to run for Anne Arundel County Council, District 6, as a Democrat.
I am a 20-year resident of Anne Arundel County, an immigrant to this country, a husband and father, a longtime business owner, and your neighbor. The businesses I have built employ over 500 people; every two weeks I meet payroll for those families. I know what it takes to run something well, what it costs to deliver on a promise, and what happens when a system stops listening to the people who depend on it.I am running because I believe local government should work better, faster, and with respect for the residents, families, and small businesses of District 6.
Who I am
I came to this country in my late teens with little more than determination. I worked every shift I could and built my businesses by showing up, learning fast, and refusing to quit. I am proud of that path, and I am grateful for the country that made it possible. I have spent twenty-plus years putting that same work ethic into Anne Arundel County, where my wife and I have raised our family.I am not a career politician. I have never run for office before. I see that as an asset, not a liability. I have no political debts. I have no relationships with interest groups expecting favors. The only people I will answer to are the residents of District 6.
Why I am running
District 6 is a special part of Anne Arundel County. It is home to families who care deeply about strong schools, safe neighborhoods, responsible growth, and protecting the quality of life that brought them here in the first place.Our District includes downtown Annapolis, but it also includes the many other neighborhoods, families, small businesses, and communities across the County who deserve the same focused attention and results. Too often, District 6 voters tell me that they feel ignored by a government that is supposed to represent them. I am running to change that.My focus is simple: measurable results. Residents should be able to point to clear improvements in affordability, traffic flow, environmental protection, and neighborhood quality of life.I have written more about why I am running here.
What I will work on
My priorities are practical, results-driven, and rooted in what residents of District 6 have told me they need:
Stronger schools and education. Champion rigorous academics, restore the prestige of the teaching profession with competitive compensation, push for hands-on entrepreneurship and AI-readiness curricula, and expand support for underserved kids through tutoring, healthy meals, after-school programs, and mentorship.
Small business and economic growth. Streamline and redirect grants and available funds to neighborhood small businesses, cut unnecessary red tape, and focus support on the local employers who create jobs and strengthen our communities.
Affordable homes for first-time buyers and families. Advance housing solutions that prioritize local families over speculative and institutional investment, identify areas dedicated to affordable rentals and purchases, and require developer cooperation to deliver housing that working families can afford.
Faster, fairer permits and inspections. Cut review times with clear service-level targets, add same-day or over-the-counter approvals for simple, low-risk work, expand online status tracking, and offer expedited lanes for safety repairs, accessibility upgrades, and small-business needs, without lowering safety or environmental standards.
Equity and opportunity for all. Expand opportunity regardless of race, background, gender, disability, or family circumstance. Invest in job training, workforce partnerships, mentorship, access to capital, and the affordable, high-quality childcare and family-friendly workplaces that make opportunity real.
A government that remembers who it serves. Set clear service standards for County agencies, remove bottlenecks, recognize problem-solvers, and improve transparency so people can see how decisions are made and how money is spent.
Protect what makes District 6 special. Support managed, responsible growth that ensures infrastructure and public services keep pace with development; protect clean waterways, preserve open space, maintain quality parks, and safeguard the character that defines our District.
Community safety and immigration affairs. Enforce the law professionally, humanely, and respectfully. Recognize that public safety is strengthened, not weakened, when residents feel secure enough to cooperate with local institutions. Support clearly defined, lawful pathways for long-standing, law-abiding residents.
My pledge
I will not allow interest groups, corporations, or developers to influence me. The only endorsement I am seeking is from the people of District 6.I am asking voters to choose execution over rhetoric, accountability over connections, and a fresh approach over politics-as-usual.
What you can do today
Visit the campaign website at dominikprokop.com to learn more.
Follow the campaign on Facebook at Prokop for District 6.
Get involved by signing up to volunteer, requesting a yard sign, or telling a neighbor.
Mark your calendar: the Maryland Democratic Primary is Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
This campaign will be built the way I have built everything in my life. From the ground up. Showing up. Doing the work. Putting people first.I would be honored to earn your trust and your vote.
The Game of Endorsements
I entered this race for several reasons. Two stand above the rest. First, I could no longer tolerate the broken promises. The same elected officials who are promising to fix our affordable housing crisis, create better schools, and govern responsibly. Where were they the last four years? What did they actually do the last eight years? And why should we believe that this