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Steuart Pittman
Pittman in 2020
10th Anne Arundel County Executive
Assumed office
December 3, 2018
Preceded bySteve Schuh
Personal details
Born
Steuart L. Pittman, Jr.

September 11, 1961 (age 63)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseErin Pittman
Children2
EducationUniversity of Chicago (BA)

Steuart L. Pittman Jr. (born September 11, 1961)[1] is an American politician serving as the County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, since December 3, 2018.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he was re-elected in 2022 and is term-limited from seeking a third term in 2026.[1]

In addition to his role as County Executive, Steuart Pittman has held key positions on several regional and state boards. He has served on the State Commission on the Capital City[1] , the Board of Visitors for Shock Trauma[1] , and the Anne Arundel County Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.[1] He has been active in regional transit planning through the Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan Commission and the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board, where he was Vice-Chair from 2020 to 2021.[1] He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council[1] and will serve as Chair in 2025.

Background

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Pittman was raised on his family's farm in Davidsonville, Maryland.[2][3] He earned his degree from the University of Chicago[2] and spent several years as a community organizer in Chicago and Des Moines, Iowa, where he worked on neighborhood development, environmental advocacy, and urban reinvestment initiatives. After returning to Maryland, he coordinated programs for national housing and community organizations before establishing a career in farming and horse training. He later founded the Retired Racehorse Project[2], a nonprofit focused on helping former racehorses transition into new roles.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Steuart L. Pittman, Jr., County Executive, Anne Arundel County, Maryland". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  2. ^ a b c "Steuart Pittman | Anne Arundel County Government". www.aacounty.org. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  3. ^ Vespe, Frank (2018-05-08). "Pittman campaign getting Maryland horse industry support * The Racing Biz". The Racing Biz. Retrieved 2025-05-29.