William "BJ" Hall

"Maryland’s budget has grown faster than our population and wages. Taxpayers deserve to know where every dollar goes and they deserve results. I will fight to eliminate wasteful programs, require independent audits, and hold state agencies accountable. We must restore discipline to the way government manages your money... Maryland’s tax burden is one of the highest in the country and it is pushing families and businesses out of our state. I will advocate for targeted tax relief, especially for working class families, seniors, and small business owners."

"Energy prices are squeezing working families and small businesses across Southern Maryland. I will support policies that increase our energy supply, modernize our grid, and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens that drive costs up. Maryland needs an energy strategy that prioritizes affordability, reliability, and long term sustainability... BJ opposes data centers in our community. Development decisions must account for power, water, infrastructure, and costs to residents. Promises of investment must be measured against the public benefit."

"Parents are not obstacles. They are partners in education. I will fight to remove state level barriers like rigid COMAR regulations that limit choices for families of children with special needs. We need more transparency, more flexibility, and more respect for parents’ voices. Education works best when families, not bureaucrats, help shape the path forward."

"Everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, at school, and on the job. I support fully funding our police and first responders, but safety also means investing in prevention, especially for our youth. I will champion mentorship programs, job training, and resources that keep people out of the criminal justice system in the first place. A balanced approach will reduce crime and strengthen trust in our communities."

"I am not running to serve a party. I am running to serve people. Too often, politics gets in the way of common sense solutions that could improve lives right now. I will work with anyone, Democrat, Republican, or unaffiliated voters, if it helps the people of St. Mary’s County. It is time to put results before rhetoric and leadership before labels... Government should evaluate what existing spending has achieved, change course where programs fall short, and make the results clear to the public."