County
President of the County Council, Harford County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The council president is elected countywide, presides over the county council and votes on county laws, the budget, taxes and land-use decisions.
Taxes & budget
Mike CiufoDemocratic
- Proposes review of administrative spending and underperforming programs
Billy BonifaceRepublican
- Pledges to lower the tax rate as assessments rise
Public safety
Mike CiufoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Billy BonifaceRepublican
- Opposes state limits on sheriff's immigration cooperation
Education
Mike CiufoDemocratic
- Pledges to prioritize school funding reaching classrooms
Billy BonifaceRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Mike CiufoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Billy BonifaceRepublican
- Opposes any expansion of the development envelope
Roads & infrastructure
Mike CiufoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Billy BonifaceRepublican
- Supports exploring privatization of county bus service
- Opposes county bus links to Baltimore City or County
Environment & parks
Mike CiufoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Billy BonifaceRepublican
- Supports protecting the agricultural preservation program
Government & transparency
Mike CiufoDemocratic
- Pledges to end council infighting and restore collaboration
- Supports county-funded employees serving on council with guardrails
Billy BonifaceRepublican
- Proposes commission on council eligibility charter amendment
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.