County

County Commissioner, Carroll County

District 1

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
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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Aaron M. Goldsmith

Democratic

The gist

Supports actively protecting farmland and natural resources
Supports mixed-use zoning and homebuyer assistance
Supports strong funding for the county health department
Supports targeted transit relying on state and federal funds

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Supports actively protecting farmland and natural resources
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Actively protecting farmland and natural resources is key in keeping Carroll County the jewel that it is.”
Supports mixed-use zoning and homebuyer assistance
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would implement zoning regulations and reforms such as mixed-use developments and diverse housing types aligned with capital investments.”
Supports strong funding for the county health department
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will support public health by ensuring strong funding for the health department, improving emergency preparedness”
Supports targeted transit relying on state and federal funds
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will prioritize efficient, targeted services over massive expansions, emphasizing cost-effective solutions for commuting to job centers in surrounding areas”

Joe Vigliotti

RepublicanIncumbent

Carroll County Commissioner (District 1)

The gist

Supports protecting farmland from solar development and MPRP lines
Supports more county funding for fire/EMS and schools
Supports PILOT programs and developer agreements for housing

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Supports protecting farmland from solar development and MPRP lines
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“have sought to protect farmland and rural property against solar development and the MPRP powerlines”
Supports more county funding for fire/EMS and schools
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“public safety (including law enforcement and, in particular, Fire & EMS), and the public school system”
Supports PILOT programs and developer agreements for housing
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Commissioner District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Locally, options such as PILOT programs, grant application support, unique zoning distinctions (such as campus housing), and coordination with developers through DRRAs”

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