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County Commissioner · Allegany 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 raceDave J. "Dave" Caporale was first elected to the Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County in 2018 for a four-year term and currently serves as President, having previously served on the Cumberland City Council since 2012. He operates his family's business, Caporale's Bakery, Inc., founded in 1906, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Frostburg State University. During his tenure, he has expressed support for sustainable solutions that create cleaner communities and promote circular models to reduce carbon footprint through initiatives like welcoming new businesses such as Geocycle. He serves on various boards including the Allegany County Board of Health and the Cumberland Economic Corporation Board of Directors.
Sustainable Economic Development
Welcoming businesses that offer sustainable solutions, create cleaner communities, and promote circular models while reducing carbon footprint.
“"We're excited to welcome Geocycle to Allegany County... we are thrilled to be introducing a business who offers sustainable solutions to create cleaner and healthier communities, promote circular models, and reduce carbon footprint."”
External records indicate Dave Caporale was elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 2018 and currently serves as President, having previously served on the Cumberland City Council since 2012. He is noted for operating a family business founded in 1906 and serving on multiple boards including the Allegany County Board of Health and the Maryland Association of Counties Legislative Committee. In recent coverage regarding economic development, he publicly welcomed a new sustainable facility lease agreement with Geocycle to promote circular models and reduce carbon footprint within the county.