John F. Barr
Candidate for County Commissioner, Washington County
Background
President of the Washington County Board of County Commissioners, running for a fifth term as commissioner.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports more funding help for fire and rescue companies.
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“Fire & Rescue are struggling to keep their doors open, particularly due to inflation and cost factors.”
Education
Supports more elementary school support staff.
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“support staff is needed particularly in the elementary schools.”
Supports school system partnerships with Hagerstown Community College.
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“Continue to encourage cooperation between our school system and Hagerstown Community College- both as an encourager and financial support”
Economy & jobs
Supports keeping a professionally staffed economic development department.
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“We need to keep a viable and active Economic Development Department staffed with appropriate and knowledgeable professional individuals”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes a countywide water and wastewater authority.
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“develop both a local water and wastewater authority to cover all municipalities in our county”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John F. Barr on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Washington County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Maryland Manual: Washington County Board of County Commissioners
Government record · Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Commissioner
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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