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About BJ Hall
A West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran, BJ Hall is a proven leader with a lifelong commitment to service, accountability, and community advancement. With a results driven mindset shaped by military discipline, executive leadership, and grassroots organizing, BJ has spent his career fighting for equity and opportunity in Southern Maryland. He is the founder of Reach Back & Lift 1, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved communities, and has held leadership roles across civil rights, education, and regional development initiatives.
His broad experience in both the public and private sectors equips him with the strategic insight and collaborative spirit needed to tackle complex policy challenges and deliver real solutions for working families. BJ’s public service record includes appointments to the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, and the Tri County Council Workforce Development Board. He currently chairs Government Relations for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.'s 2nd District and has served as President of the St. Mary’s County NAACP and Treasurer of the Maryland State Conference.
In 2022, BJ ran for County Commissioner President on a platform centered on transparency, workforce development, and educational equity. A devoted single father of four, including two proud graduates of Great Mills High School, BJ understands firsthand the challenges families face in St. Mary’s County. He is ready to be a strong, principled voice for District 29B in Annapolis.
PRIORITIES
Fiscal Responsibility
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.
Lower Energy Costs
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. No family should have to choose between heating their home and putting food on the table.
Parent Participation in Schools
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.
Lower Taxes
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. Lower taxes mean more freedom and opportunity. It is time to make Maryland more affordable for everyone.
Safer Communities
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.
People Over Politics
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.