Teri Pailen
Candidate for County Commissioner, Washington County
Background
Retired federal employee who worked 37 years at the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, including budget and fiscal work.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes reviewing the allocation of hotel rental tax funds.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“There has been concern expressed regarding the allocation of hotel rental tax funds. I recommend conducting a thorough review of this matter”
Education
Supports increasing county funding for public schools.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would advocate for increased funding for schools by raising the current budget.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports water system upgrades funded by bonds and grants.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Water system upgrades are essential”
Health & human services
Supports funding 24/7 crisis hotlines and substance abuse centers.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I recommend allocating funds to maintain the operations of crisis hotlines and substance abuse centers on a 24/7 basis.”
Government & transparency
Supports reinstating public comment at commissioner meetings.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Reestablish public comment sessions at County Commissioner Board Meetings.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Teri Pailen on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 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
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Commissioner
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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