County
County Executive, Harford County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county executive runs county government day to day, proposes the county budget and appoints department heads.
Taxes & budget
Barbara Osborn KreamerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CassillyRepublican
- Pledges spending growth that avoids tax rate increases
Public safety
Barbara Osborn KreamerDemocratic
- Proposes limits on costly law enforcement vehicle purchases
Bob CassillyRepublican
- Secured Sheriff's Office budget increase to $133 million
Education
Barbara Osborn KreamerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CassillyRepublican
- Secured record county school funding of $348 million
Housing
Barbara Osborn KreamerDemocratic
- Supports a somewhat expanded development envelope
Bob CassillyRepublican
- Opposes expanding the county's development envelope
Economy & jobs
Barbara Osborn KreamerDemocratic
- Proposes business incubators and job-readiness certification
Bob CassillyRepublican
- Supports growth in light manufacturing, health care, entertainment
Roads & infrastructure
Barbara Osborn KreamerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CassillyRepublican
- Pledges work with State Highway Administration on signal timing
Environment & parks
Barbara Osborn KreamerDemocratic
- Supports solar on rooftops and parking lots, not farmland
- Pledges longer library and recreation building hours
Bob CassillyRepublican
- Supports farmland preservation through agricultural easements
Government & transparency
Barbara Osborn KreamerDemocratic
- Proposes quarterly meetings of county and municipal officials
- Opposes redrawing district maps before the 2030 census
Bob CassillyRepublican
No documented position found.
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