County

County Commissioner, Allegany County

Vote for: 3
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 6
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the board members who pass the county budget, set tax rates, adopt local ordinances and oversee county government.

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Chelsea Boor

Democratic

Teacher; realtor

The gist

Pledges transparent, responsible county budgeting.
Supports preserving farmland and natural resources through land-use planning.
Supports investing in roads, water, sewer and broadband.
Pledges to cut red tape for businesses.
Supports redeveloping vacant properties for workforce housing.
Pledges to keep county taxes stable.

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Pledges transparent, responsible county budgeting.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Allegany County Commissioner
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I believe in responsible budgeting and transparency. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent”
Supports preserving farmland and natural resources through land-use planning.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Allegany County Commissioner
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support preserving farmland, natural resources, and historic communities through strong land-use planning and conservation.”
Supports investing in roads, water, sewer and broadband.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Allegany County Commissioner
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support investing in roads, water and sewer, and expanding broadband, while pursuing state and federal funding to reduce the burden on taxpayers.”
Pledges to cut red tape for businesses.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Allegany County Commissioner
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will cut red tape for businesses, connect education to local job opportunities, and pursue funding for broadband and site development”
Supports redeveloping vacant properties for workforce housing.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Allegany County Commissioner
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will support increasing workforce housing by promoting redevelopment of vacant properties, reducing unnecessary barriers in the permitting process”
Pledges to keep county taxes stable.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Allegany County Commissioner
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Affordability means keeping taxes stable, increasing good-paying jobs, and improving housing options.”

Carol Taccino

Democratic

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No documented position found.

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Kit Pepper Lescallette

Unaffiliated

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No documented position found.

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Bill Atkinson

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

Supported creating the Invest Allegany business grant program.
Supports an industrial park at the regional airport.
Supports extending housing growth into the Route 220 corridor.
Supports the River Park project for Potomac River access.
Supported structural changes at the county animal shelter.
Pledges disciplined budgeting amid state budget pressures.

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Supported creating the Invest Allegany business grant program.
Bill Atkinson: Results & Record
Campaign website · Friends of Bill Atkinson · atkinson4allegany.com
“We also established the Invest Allegany grant program, providing funding support for existing businesses to grow and expand.”
Supports an industrial park at the regional airport.
Bill Atkinson: Results & Record
Campaign website · Friends of Bill Atkinson · atkinson4allegany.com
“To attract supply chain industries that will support our local aerospace companies.”
Supports extending housing growth into the Route 220 corridor.
Bill Atkinson: Results & Record
Campaign website · Friends of Bill Atkinson · atkinson4allegany.com
“Our housing expansion needs to extend into the 220 corridor to offer a place for the increase in jobs with aerospace industry”
Supports the River Park project for Potomac River access.
Bill Atkinson: Results & Record
Campaign website · Friends of Bill Atkinson · atkinson4allegany.com
“creating public access points for our residents and tourists to access the Potomac river for recreation”
Supported structural changes at the county animal shelter.
Bill Atkinson: Results & Record
Campaign website · Friends of Bill Atkinson · atkinson4allegany.com
“implemented structural changes at the Animal Shelter to ensure financial stability and responsible oversight.”
Pledges disciplined budgeting amid state budget pressures.
Bill Atkinson: Results & Record
Campaign website · Friends of Bill Atkinson · atkinson4allegany.com
“Responsible fiscal planning, disciplined budgeting, and strategic prioritization are essential to protect services and maintain financial stability.”

Creade Brodie, Jr.

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

No documented position found.

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Dave Caporale

RepublicanIncumbent

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No documented position found.

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