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County Commissioner · District 3 · Queen Anne's County · 2026 Primary
County Commissioners act as both the lawmaking body and the executive branch for their county, meaning they pass local ordinances and oversee all county departments. They are responsible for setting property tax rates and adopting the annual budget, which determines funding levels for essential services like public schools, road maintenance, and emergency responders. Their decisions on land use and zoning also directly influence how your community grows and what types of businesses or housing can be built.
View all candidates in this raceBarry Donadio is a former U.S. Secret Service officer and military veteran who serves as Sergeant at Arms of the Maryland Republican Party since January 2017. He is an accomplished author with seven published books, including his first book 'TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account' from September 2013 documenting his rescue actions during that incident. Donadio was elected Alternate Delegate to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 15th, 2024 after receiving over 50,000 votes in Maryland's 1st Congressional District. He founded Public Security LLC in 2013 as a private investigation and security firm serving high-risk clients. A lifelong conservative Republican, he officially filed his candidacy for Queen Anne's County Commissioner – District 3 on February 17th, 2026 with the campaign slogan 'We Come First.' Donadio lives in Chester, Maryland from Bay Shore, New York and has been active in community charity work throughout Kent Island.
Sources: Campaign website
"The citizens are angry about overdevelopment on Kent Island that has only made traffic worse. I am going to put an end to development that harms our quality of life."
"We Come First" is the clear message driving this campaign.
Donadio's campaign focuses on traffic, smart development, and quality of life for District 3 residents.
Source: barrydonadio.com
Traffic Management
Addressing traffic congestion concerns on Kent Island caused by overdevelopment
“"The citizens are angry about overdevelopment on Kent Island that has only made traffic worse. I am going to put an end to development that harms our quality of life."”
Smart Development
Reviewing and limiting development projects that negatively impact community quality of life
“"I am going to put an end to development that harms our quality of life."”
Community Engagement
Working with residents to understand impacts of different projects on their community
“He has dedicated a lot of time and effort into hearing from and working with concerned citizens about the impact that different projects have on their community.”
The News and Times states they have known Mr. Donadio for a decade and previously endorsed him before he became even more impressive in his community service role as Sergeant at Arms for the Maryland Republican Party. External coverage notes he is especially attuned to local needs, understanding complex housing and commerce issues on Kent Island while working with residents about development impacts along Route 50 and solar farm proposals on sensitive wetlands. The News and Times highlights his dedication to faith and community service through years of charity work in Chester and Kent Island.
“"The citizens are angry about overdevelopment on Kent Island that has only made traffic worse."”
Source“"I am going to put an end to development that harms our quality of life."”
Source“he has worked with residents to understand the impact of development along Route 50 and the proposal of solar farms on sensitive wetland”
Source“"To Mr. Donadio's greatest credit is his dedication to his faith and his community, serving both Chester (and Kent Island as a whole) through years of charity work."”
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