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County Commissioner · District 1 · 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 raceJack N. Wilson, Jr. represents District 1 on the Queen Anne's County Board of Commissioners, having been appointed by Governor Larry Hogan in June 2015 to fill a term remainder, subsequently elected in 2018 and re-elected in November 2022. Born in Baltimore in 1966, he moved to Arnold until age 19 before settling near Price in Annapolis in 1992, where his family-owned Building Automation Installation Business has operated for two decades alongside his father. A Steamfitters Local 438 apprentice graduate from the late 1980s, Wilson entered public service after deciding to run for Commissioner in January 2015 due to his long residency and business location within the county. External sources highlight his tenure as a strong advocate for expanding trade programs in local schools and enhancing broadband access across Queen Anne's County. He currently serves as President of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) for 2024/25 and Chair of the Rural Counties Coalition, focusing on rural issues like climate change, Chesapeake Bay restoration, and zoning policies.
Sources: Campaign website
"Since he and his family have lived in the county 22 years and his business is located here, he felt he could do some good for the citizens of Queen Anne's County."
"I am truly honored to step into the role of MACo President," said Commissioner Wilson.
"This opportunity is a privilege, and I am eager to build upon the strong tradition of collaboration and leadership that MACo embodies."
Source: qac.org
Education
Wilson is described by external sources as a strong advocate for expanding trade programs within local schools during his tenure.
“"Throughout his tenure, he has been a strong advocate for expanding trade programs in local schools and enhancing broadband access across Queen Anne's County"”
Infrastructure
Wilson is noted as an advocate for improving digital connectivity throughout the county.
“"enhancing broadband access across Queen Anne's County"”
Environment
As Chair of the Rural Counties Coalition, Wilson leads efforts addressing climate change and Chesapeake Bay restoration among other rural issues.
“"pending policy concerns, including climate change, the Chesapeake Bay restoration, stormwater runoff permits, septic systems... Forest Conservation Act"”
Land Use
Wilson's coalition leadership includes focus on Smart Growth and zoning regulations for solar facilities.
“"Smart Growth, the Forest Conservation Act, and local zoning for solar facilities"”
External coverage highlights Wilson's tenure as a Commissioner since his initial appointment by Governor Larry Hogan on June 23, 2015, noting he was subsequently elected in 2018 and re-elected in November 2022 representing District 1. News reports describe him as a strong advocate for expanding trade programs in local schools and enhancing broadband access across Queen Anne's County throughout his tenure. Additionally, external sources note his leadership roles within the Maryland Association of Counties, including serving as President for 2024/25 and being elected Chair of the Rural Counties Coalition at MACoCon in January 2019.
“"expanding trade programs in local schools"”
Source“"enhancing broadband access across Queen Anne's County"”
Source“"climate change, the Chesapeake Bay restoration, stormwater runoff permits, septic systems... Forest Conservation Act"”
Source“"local zoning for solar facilities"”
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