William J. Holtzinger
Candidate for County Executive, Frederick County
Background
- Occupation
- Civil engineer and attorney
A civil engineer and attorney, he was mayor of the City of Frederick from 2005 to 2009 and earlier served as the city's engineer.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports lowering tax rates as assessments rise (constant yield)
ReportTwo former government officials compete for Republican nomination for Frederick County ExecutiveNews coverage · WYPR · May 18, 2026 · wypr.org
“If you don't adjust the tax rate down to meet the increased assessments, then you're increasing taxes”
Public safety
Opposes county involvement in federal immigration actions
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County ExecutiveCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would focus on Local Government issues and not look to interject County Government into Federal Government actions.”
Housing
Supports fast-tracking permits for affordable housing
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County ExecutiveCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Some fast-tracking of permits could also incentivize builders to build more affordable housing units.”
Economy & jobs
Proposes streamlining approvals for small and farm businesses
ReportTwo former government officials compete for Republican nomination for Frederick County ExecutiveNews coverage · WYPR · May 18, 2026 · wypr.org
“He also wants to streamline the process for small businesses, particularly farm entrepreneurs, in order to generate more revenue.”
Environment & parks
Supports requiring data centers to bring own power, water
In his VOTE411 answer he says a thorough adequate-public-facilities analysis, particularly of water supply, is a bare minimum for data centers.
ReportTwo former government officials compete for Republican nomination for Frederick County ExecutiveNews coverage · WYPR · May 18, 2026 · wypr.org
“He also wants to see developers bring their own power and water to the table.”
Health & human services
Supports more county funding for senior in-home services
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County ExecutiveCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Although I am very fiscally conservative this is an area where the County needs to fund better.”
Government & transparency
Proposes refocusing county on roads, water, parks, safety
ReportTwo former government officials compete for Republican nomination for Frederick County ExecutiveNews coverage · WYPR · May 18, 2026 · wypr.org
“wants to see more focus on roads, water, parks and public safety”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from William J. Holtzinger on them.
- EducationNo 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: Frederick County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Two former government officials compete for Republican nomination for Frederick County Executive
News coverage · WYPR · May 18, 2026 · wypr.org
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Executive
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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