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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Baltimore County Commission for Women - Woman of the Year</strong></span> - Recognized for honoring her leadership, community service, and dedication to improving the lives of residents across Baltimore County.</p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Dundalk Renaissance Corporation Milestone Award Winner </strong></span> – Recognized for outstanding leadership and dedication to strengthening the Dundalk community through service, advocacy, and impactful community initiatives.</p>

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Hi, I'm Arkia Wade!</h2><span class="image image-framed image-left image-tilt-left" style="width: 40%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/82ff0056-3157-43a8-b780-91f280b92e75/b03b7240-7d66-47c4-90fb-8951cf3a39d2/a74f6639-5404-4b68-91df-6f93b63f5c09.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2662%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h5>Arkia Wade is a community builder, nonprofit leader, and advocate for intergenerational connection who has proudly called Dundalk home for over 13 years.</h5><p>Born and raised in Hampton, Virginia, Arkia’s connection to Dundalk runs deep. Her grandfather, Dr. William C. Wade Sr., began serving as a physician in Turner Station in 1944. For more than 70 years, her family has been dedicated to strengthening this community. Inspired by that legacy of service, Arkia made Dundalk both her home and her mission — continuing the work of uplifting historically significant neighborhoods through environmental justice, youth mentorship, arts enrichment, and support for older adults.</p><p>In 2022, following the isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Arkia founded Neighborhood Companions Inc. What began as a simple “Adopt-a-Senior” initiative — offering companionship and free transportation to older adults who were missing critical medical appointments has grown into a thriving grassroots nonprofit. Today, Neighborhood Companions operates as a neighbor-helping-neighbor model focused on reducing isolation, expanding transportation access, fostering intergenerational programming, and hosting monthly community dinners that bring residents together.</p><p>Before launching her nonprofit, Arkia spent 23 years working for a major health insurance company. Her experience navigating healthcare systems, benefits administration, and patient access gave her firsthand insight into the barriers families especially older adults face when accessing care. That experience now informs her practical, solutions-driven approach to leadership.</p><p>Arkia holds a B.A. in Marketing and Sociology from the College of William &amp; Mary. In 2023, she was honored as Baltimore County Commission for Women’s Woman of the Year in recognition of her leadership and community impact.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">She currently serves as:</strong></span><strong><br></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• President, Baltimore County Arts Guild Board</strong></span><strong><br></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• Treasurer, Turner Station Conservation Teams</strong></span><strong><br></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• Board Member, NeighborSpace Baltimore County</strong></span><strong><br></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• Commissioner, Baltimore County Department of Aging</strong></span><strong><br></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• Vice President, Washington Area Villages Exchange (WAVE)</strong></span><strong><br></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• Girl Scout Troop #353 Leader</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• Johns Hopkins Bayview Patient Family Advisory Council</strong></span></p><p>She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Psi Phi Omega Chapter, serving East Baltimore City.</p><p>Through these roles, Arkia actively bridges youth and seniors through mentorship, service projects, community gardening, and cultural enrichment — strengthening the social fabric of Baltimore County one relationship at a time.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Her County Council platform focuses on:</strong></span><br><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• Helping older adults age in place with dignity, access, and community support</strong></span><strong><br></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• Empowering youth through mentorship, leadership development, and opportunity</strong></span><strong><br></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• Growing the local economy through job creation, workforce programs, and small business support</strong></span><strong><br></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">• Protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development</strong></span></p><p>Arkia Wade believes strong communities are built when generations connect, neighbors support neighbors, and leadership listens first. She is ready to bring that collaborative, community-first leadership to Baltimore County government.</p>

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<h2>Arkia Wade is the Democratic Nominee for Baltimore County Council District 9</h2>

<p></p><p>Arkia's commitment to service is deeply personal.  Inspired by her grandfather, who dedicated more than 40 years to community service, Arkia has continued that legacy through her own work.</p>

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<p>I am committed to supporting strong schools, safe after-school programs, mentorship opportunities, and workforce development initiatives that help youth discover their potential. By investing in programs that build leadership, skills, and confidence, we can help young people become the best version of themselves and prepare them for bright futures right here in our community.</p>

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<p>I will advocate for job growth, support small businesses, and encourage workforce development programs that connect residents to good-paying careers. By investing in local businesses, revitalizing our commercial corridors, and supporting industries that create sustainable jobs, we can build a stronger, more vibrant District 9 for generations to come.</p>

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<p>You’re invited to join us as we officially launch Arkia Wade’s campaign for Baltimore County Council. Come celebrate a movement built on community, connection, and service. Please RSVP to let us know you’ll be joining us. We look forward to seeing you there and beginning this exciting journey together.</p>

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