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County Council Member · Talbot 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 raceChuck F. Callahan III is an incumbent Republican member of the Talbot County Council and current council president who is running again in 2026. A longtime Talbot County public official, he remains best known in some public coverage for voting in 2021 against a resolution to move the Confederate “Talbot Boys” monument from the county courthouse lawn. He is currently part of the Republican field for the county council race.
External news coverage from Maryland Matters reports on Callahan's role as Council President during a September 2021 vote to remove a Confederate monument. The article notes that he voted against the resolution introduced by Councilmember Frank Divilio (R) alongside Laura E. Price (R). This action occurred amidst lawsuits and protests regarding the statue's placement on public land.