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Frederick County Board of Supervisors · Gainesboro District, Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)

Vaughn S. Whitacre

Candidate for Frederick County Board of Supervisors, Gainesboro District, Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)

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Background

Occupation
Farmer; Frederick County planning commissioner

Lifelong Frederick County resident and farmer who has represented the Gainesboro District on the Frederick County Planning Commission since February 2025.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports reducing county government spending and size

    Vaughn Whitacre running for Gainesboro seat

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “We need to reduce the size of our government, just like it's been done on the federal level.”
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Housing

  • Supports slower growth matched to county resources

    Vaughn Whitacre running for Gainesboro seat

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “I'm for growth, but smart growth. And I feel very concerned that we are outpacing our resources”
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Environment & parks

Government & transparency

  • Pledges slower, more transparent board decisions

    Vaughn Whitacre running for Gainesboro seat

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “I see too much of a rush job, and that always makes people feel very suspicious about what's going down”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Vaughn S. Whitacre on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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