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County Council Member · District 3 · Cecil County · 2026 Primary
County Council Members serve as the legislative branch of county government, passing local laws and approving the annual budget that funds public schools, roads, and emergency services. They set local tax rates and make final decisions on land use and zoning, which determines where new homes and businesses can be built. This office is responsible for prioritizing how your tax dollars are spent and managing the long-term growth and infrastructure of your community.
View all candidates in this raceAl Miller is a lifelong Cecil County resident and longtime community volunteer currently serving as Cecil County Council President and District 3 representative seeking reelection. He has nearly 50 years of experience with the Cecil County Fair Board and was recognized by Cecil Whig readers in 2025 as their Favorite Councilman for his trust, dedication, and commitment to the community. Miller emphasizes fiscal discipline while supporting essential services like public schools and parks and recreation. His platform balances renewable energy development with farmland preservation, advocating for alternative solar siting locations such as rooftops, brownfields, and landfills rather than prime agricultural land.
Sources: Campaign website
I am in full support of SB 683!
It was my honor to attend the First Annual Legacy of Leadership Breakfast honoring my good friend Dr. Carl Roberts.
The legislation is part of a larger policy debate about how Maryland meets its clean energy and climate goals without sacrificing farmland, rural character, and local land-use planning.
Source: almillercecilcounty.com
Solar Development
Supports SB 683 legislation that encourages responsible solar development while protecting productive agricultural land by allowing counties to credit solar projects on non-agricultural sites toward statewide limits
“I am in full support of SB 683! Primary goal: Encourage responsible solar development while helping protect productive agricultural land, especially within Maryland's Priority Preservation Areas”
Fiscal Policy
Addresses budget pressures from potential state funding reductions and shifting financial responsibilities from Annapolis while maintaining fiscal discipline
“Miller addressed the county's upcoming FY27 budget process, highlighting the challenges posed by potential reductions in state funding and shifting financial responsibilities from Annapolis. He stressed the need for fiscal discipline”
Farmland Preservation
Advocates against placing solar installations on prime agricultural land while supporting alternative locations like rooftops, brownfields, and landfills to protect farming economy
“Miller reaffirmed his strong stance against placing solar installations on prime agricultural land, advocating instead for alternative locations like rooftops, landfills, and brownfields to protect the county's farming economy”
Economic Development
Pushes back on perception that warehouses dominate local economy, points instead to strong growth in manufacturing and major employers like Northrop Grumman
“He also pushed back on the perception that warehouses dominate the local economy, pointing instead to strong growth in manufacturing and major employers like Northrop Grumman”
Youth and Recreation
Identifies strategic investment in youth and recreation facilities as a top priority alongside tax stability
“Looking ahead, Miller identified economic pressures, tax stability, and strategic investment in youth and recreation facilities as top priorities”
In a March 23 Cecil TV interview, Miller discussed his background as a lifelong Cecil County resident with nearly 50 years of service on the Cecil County Fair Board. He addressed FY27 budget challenges from potential state funding reductions while emphasizing fiscal discipline to support essential services like public schools and parks. Miller also weighed in on the cancellation of the Maryland Five Star event, attributing it to management challenges and limited local engagement.
“I am in full support of SB 683! Primary goal: Encourage responsible solar development while helping protect productive agricultural land, especially within Maryland's Priority Preservation Areas”
Source“SB 683 allows counties to count solar on less sensitive land toward this limit, so developers aren't pushed to put panels on productive farmland just to meet renewable goals”
Source“The bill aims to avoid siting large solar projects directly on prime agricultural soils by incentivizing alternative locations that don't compete with active farmland”
Source“Miller addressed the county's upcoming FY27 budget process, highlighting the challenges posed by potential reductions in state funding and shifting financial responsibilities from Annapolis. He stressed the need for fiscal discipline”
Source“Looking ahead, Miller identified economic pressures, tax stability, and strategic investment in youth and recreation facilities as top priorities”
Source“Looking ahead, Miller identified economic pressures, tax stability, and strategic investment in youth and recreation facilities as top priorities”
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