County
County Commissioner, Charles County
District 4
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- 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.
Housing
Artiium ArbyummiGreen
- Supports smart growth benefiting residents over developers.
Eric VremUnaffiliated
No documented position found.
Ralph E. Patterson, IIDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Artiium ArbyummiGreen
No documented position found.
Eric VremUnaffiliated
No documented position found.
Ralph E. Patterson, IIDemocratic
- Supports small and minority-owned businesses.
Roads & infrastructure
Artiium ArbyummiGreen
No documented position found.
Eric VremUnaffiliated
No documented position found.
Ralph E. Patterson, IIDemocratic
- Supports expanding broadband internet access.
Environment & parks
Artiium ArbyummiGreen
- Supports environmental review before data center decisions.
Eric VremUnaffiliated
No documented position found.
Ralph E. Patterson, IIDemocratic
- Supports sustainable growth that maintains green spaces.
Health & human services
Artiium ArbyummiGreen
No documented position found.
Eric VremUnaffiliated
No documented position found.
Ralph E. Patterson, IIDemocratic
- Pledges to address food deserts in the county.
Government & transparency
Artiium ArbyummiGreen
- Proposes open meetings and conflict-of-interest disclosure.
- Pledges to accept no corporate campaign donations.
Eric VremUnaffiliated
No documented position found.
Ralph E. Patterson, IIDemocratic
No documented position found.
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