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County Commissioner · District 3 · Charles County · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
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 raceCourtney J. Edmonds is running for Charles County Commissioner in District 3, positioning himself as a high-integrity, pragmatic, and servant leader focused on ethics and integrity. With over 25 years of experience as a consultant and attorney, he currently serves as a partner at Potomac Law Group after holding executive roles such as Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer for Leidos, Inc., where the company achieved three consecutive designations by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. His background includes active duty in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Enforcement Specialist from 1984 to 1995 and service on the Charles County Planning Commission from 2009 through 2012, where he served as Chair. Edmonds emphasizes that just living in a community is not enough; one must give back, citing his bandwidth to focus on enhancing Charles County's relationship with other jurisdictions and improving quality of life for residents.
Sources: Campaign website
Government Ethics
Implement an effective internal control system to enhance the ethical culture and operation of the County government, ensuring that all employees are held to high standards of ethics and integrity.
“"Implement an effective internal control system to enhance the ethical culture and operation of the County government..."”
Land Use
Institute a moratorium on further residential development while implementing measures to ensure our infrastructure can support an appropriate pace of growth.
“"Institute a moratorium on further residential development while implementing measures to ensure our infrastructure can support an appropriate pace of growth."”
Economic Development
Strengthen the attractiveness of Charles County, particularly in Commissioner District 3, for commercial development and entrepreneurial activity.
“"Strengthen the attractiveness of Charles County, particularly in Commissioner District 3, for commercial development and entrepreneurial activity."”
Infrastructure
Ensure infrastructure can support an appropriate pace of growth while implementing a moratorium on further residential development.
“"...implementing measures to ensure our infrastructure can support an appropriate pace of growth."”
The Maryland Wire describes Courtney J. Edmonds as positioning herself as a bridge-builder in District 3, White Plains, noting that her website and outreach suggest a candidate fluent in both policy and empathy. The article places her within a broader political realignment in Charles County for the 2026 election that blends tribal legacy, veteran grit, and strategic ambition among the district commissioners.
“"Implement an effective internal control system to enhance the ethical culture and operation of the County government..."”
Source“"Institute a moratorium on further residential development while implementing measures to ensure our infrastructure can support an appropriate pace of growth."”
Source“"Strengthen the attractiveness of Charles County, particularly in Commissioner District 3, for commercial development and entrepreneurial activity."”
Source“"...implementing measures to ensure our infrastructure can support an appropriate pace of growth."”
Source“"U.S. Air Force law enforcement specialist... Crime Prevention Manager and Resource Protection Manager."”
Source“"served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Enforcement Specialist from 1984 to 1995..."”
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