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County Commissioner · Washington 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 raceDan Young is a lifelong Washington County area resident whose family ties date back to the early 1800s in the Hancock area. He is married to Julie and father to three young children, with his family deeply rooted in Maryland and the local area. For almost twenty years, he has been a dedicated public servant, serving in various professional and volunteer leadership positions within fire and rescue units. Currently, Dan serves as Fire Captain and EMS Supervisor for one of the nation's major metropolitan fire departments in Northern Virginia. He is running for Washington County Commissioner bringing what he describes as a fresh outlook with experienced leadership to the Commissionership.
Sources: Campaign website
I care about my community.
My desire is to bring a fresh outlook with experienced leadership to our Commissionership.
Traditional values: Transparency Ethical conduct Orderly society
Public Safety: Support Fire and EMS Support Law Enforcement Support 911 Ensure sustainable and coordinated plans to meet the needs of our community
Smart Development: Protect our agricultural lands Balance economic growth Protect our history Manage infrastructure
I hope you will vote for me to serve YOU as County Commissioner!
Source: votedanyoung.com
Public Safety
Support Fire and EMS, Support Law Enforcement, Support 911, Ensure sustainable and coordinated plans to meet the needs of our community
“Public Safety: Support Fire and EMS Support Law Enforcement Support 911 Ensure sustainable and coordinated plans to meet the needs of our community”
Smart Development / Land Use
Protect agricultural lands, Balance economic growth, Protect history, Manage infrastructure
“Smart Development: Protect our agricultural lands Balance economic growth Protect our history Manage infrastructure”
Government Ethics
Transparency and Ethical conduct as traditional values
“Traditional values: Transparency Ethical conduct Orderly society”
External sources list Dan Young among Republican candidates who filed for Washington County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 election. LocalNews1.org reports that five seats are available on the Washington County Board of Commissioners with 17 total candidates running, including three incumbent Republicans: Jeff Cline, Randy Leatherman, and John Barr. The Herald-Mail notes that incumbent commissioners Derek Harvey and Randy Wagner did not file for reelection in 2026.
“Support Fire and EMS Support Law Enforcement Support 911 Ensure sustainable and coordinated plans to meet the needs of our community”
Source“Manage infrastructure”
Source“Protect our agricultural lands”
Source“Protect our agricultural lands Balance economic growth Protect our history”
Source“Traditional values: Transparency Ethical conduct Orderly society”
Source“Balance economic growth”
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