Who is steve whisler?

Family First

Steve was born in Pennsylvania in 1968 and grew up in south Florida after his father left the Army. After high school, Steve joined the Navy to be a Persian-Farsi linguist and moved to Maryland in 1988 to serve at Fort Meade. He bought his first home in Catonsville in 1993, retired from the Navy in 2006, and moved to Carroll County in 2014.

He and his wife, Jen (North Carroll High graduate), live in south Carroll County with their four sons. Two work in the local community, another graduated from Liberty HS in 2022, and the youngest attends a Carroll County public school.

Retired US Navy Officer

Steve served 20 years in both the enlisted and officer ranks. Highly decorated, he earned the Combat Action Ribbon and Air Medal after accumulating over 700 flight hours.

He currently serves on the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council and has written numerous articles about veteran healthcare issues. Steve also works throughout the mid-Atlantic to educate military members on how to claim their well-deserved benefits.

Former Educator

Steve taught in Baltimore County classrooms for over eight years. He knows the struggles facing teachers and students. Currently, he assists local high school students with SAT Prep and tutors elementary and middle school kids in mathematics, science, and reading.

Previous & Current Community Service

Republican Nominee, 2010 Baltimore County Council

Board Director, 501(c)(1) Tower Federal Credit Union

President, 501(c)(3) Westview Park Community Association

President, 501(c)(4) Coalition for the Preservation of SW Baltimore County

Treasurer, 501(c)(7) Crosby Crossing Swim Club

Board Director, 501(c)(19) American Legion Post 109

Freedom District Lions Club Member

Experienced Leader

He has held senior management positions in both for- and non-profit organizations. He has led large departments with hundreds of employees and managed budgets exceeding two billion dollars.

Formal Education & Certifications

MD State Dept of Education APC in Math; expired on 12/2022

Doctoral coursework at University of Phoenix

MS Education coursework at Johns Hopkins University

MS Management Troy State University - '98

BA Sociology Excelsior College - '96

AA Liberal Arts Catonsville Community College - '94

Fluent in Persian-Farsi (Iranian) language

Issues and concerns

Public Safety & 2nd Amendment

Doesn’t it make sense that we have safe communities — and strong rights?

I will ALWAYS support our law enforcement officers and first responders
Empower police — don’t defund them
Back the blue — no apologies
Stop soft-on-crime policies
Keep fentanyl and illegal drugs out of our neighborhoods
Make it easier for law-abiding citizens to carry and protect themselves and loved ones

Education & Parent Rights

Doesn’t it make sense for parents to raise their children — not bureaucrats in Annapolis?

Local boards, not state politicians or unelected bodies, should run our local schools
End political agendas and ideologies in the classroom
Focus on academics — not activism
More reading, math, science, history — less indoctrination
Expand career and tech ed in high schools and community colleges
Schools should NEVER keep secrets from parents

Land Use & Local Control

Doesn’t it make sense that we protect our farmland — and our freedom?

Fight the 70-mile MPRP transmission line that threatens rural land and property rights
Stop state mandates that override local zoning decisions
Keep Annapolis and out-of-state interests out of our land decisions
Preserve our agricultural heritage and rural character
Ensure responsible development of high-quality housing

Taxes, Jobs & Less Government

Doesn’t it make sense that our government should only spend what it can afford?

Cut income taxes and eliminate hidden fees
Oppose tax hikes and tolls from Annapolis
Support small businesses that create local jobs
Slash red tape and reduce regulations
Shrink bloated state agencies and government waste
Taxpayers should keep more of their hard-earned money

Girls’ Sports & Biological Reality

Doesn’t it make sense that boys don’t belong in girls’ sports or private spaces?

There are only two genders — male and female
Protect the privacy, dignity, and safety of girls and women
Defend fair competition and scholarships for female athletes
Address rising mental health concerns, not promote confusion

Veterans & Military Families

Doesn’t it make sense that we honor those who have served our nation?

Cut red tape for veterans seeking housing or jobs
End state and local taxes on military pensions
Eliminate property taxes for disabled veterans (70%+ rated)
Guarantee quality care and support for military families

Healthcare & Life

Doesn’t it make sense that parents and doctors, not bureaucrats, decide care?

No mandates for masks or vaccines — ever again
No irreversible medical procedures on children
Protect life from conception
No taxpayer funding for abortion
Respect parental authority in all medical decisions