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County Commissioner, Garrett 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.
Taxes & budget
Jeff HovisDemocratic
- Opposes property tax and county fee increases.
- Supports prioritizing education, infrastructure and economic development spending.
S. Larry TichnellRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Jeff HovisDemocratic
- Proposes a county housing agency and a transit agency.
- Supports expanding the county's first-time home buyer program.
S. Larry TichnellRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Jeff HovisDemocratic
- Opposes more solar farms and data centers.
S. Larry TichnellRepublican
No documented position found.
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