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County Council Member · District 1 · Frederick 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 raceJenn Alcorn is a lifelong Frederick County resident and mother of three running for County Council Member in District 1. She became a strong voice for surviving families after losing her husband, a Frederick City Police officer, who died in the line of duty in 2021. With nearly two decades of volunteer work alongside professional leadership experience in hospitality and healthcare, she brings grounded, compassionate, and commonsense leadership to local government. Her approach is rooted in listening first, leading thoughtfully and respectfully, with a community-first mindset shaped by lived experience. She advocates for balanced leadership that strengthens schools, supports seniors and working families, protects farms and rural character, and makes responsible fiscal decisions that reduce pressure on homeowners while growing the economy responsibly.
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Rooted in Frederick. Focused on the Future.
My approach is grounded in listening first, leading thoughtfully and respectfully, and focusing on results for District 1, and all of Frederick County.
Human services are not just line items in a budget, they are lifelines for our neighbors.
Smart growth is not about unchecked development. It is about balance while directing investment where infrastructure exists, preserving rural and agricultural land, and making decisions based on facts and long-term fiscal responsibility.
Frederick County deserves balanced leadership that grows our economy responsibly, broadens our commercial tax base to ease the burden on residential taxpayers, and invests wisely in the services our community depends on to thrive.
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Human Services
Expanding access to mental health and crisis services, supporting seniors with transportation, housing stability, and in-home care options, strengthening partnerships with nonprofit and faith-based organizations, ensuring Division of Family Services has resources, bringing the Family Justice Center to completion by 2027, investing in prevention-focused programs
“I am committed to ensuring Frederick County continues to invest in accessible mental health services, support for seniors aging in place, resources for individuals with disabilities, and programs that help working families remain stable during challenging times.”
Agriculture
Continuing strong investment in agricultural preservation programs, using tax revenues to permanently protect farmland, supporting farm viability through agribusiness and value-added agriculture, ensuring infrastructure planning respects rural communities, encouraging farm diversification
“Frederick County is home to more farms than any other county in Maryland, but unfortunately that number continues to decline as farmers find it difficult to financially sustain their operations. I am committed to strengthening agricultural preservation efforts, supporting farm families.”
Economic Prosperity
Growing commercial and industrial sectors in appropriate designated growth areas, ensuring strong environmental protections and infrastructure standards, supporting small businesses and local entrepreneurs, attracting high-quality employers that provide good-paying jobs, using new commercial revenue to strengthen schools and ease burden on homeowners
“Today, roughly 70% of our tax base is residential. That puts significant pressure on homeowners to fund schools, public safety, infrastructure, and essential services. If we want meaningful property tax relief and long-term fiscal stability, we must responsibly expand our commercial and business tax base.”
Education
Investing in schools and classrooms, supporting funding for new schools like Brunswick High School to reduce overcrowding, advocating for updated facilities and technology, prioritizing competitive salaries and professional development to retain educators, expanding early childhood and after-school programs, promoting STEM and career pathways
“It was disheartening for me to learn recently that over 700 Frederick County students were turned away from the Frederick County Career & Technology Center for lack of resources. To ensure every child in District 1 has the resources to succeed, I will focus on initiatives that improve access, enhance quality, and strengthen support for teachers and staff.”
Civic Engagement
Holding regular town halls, listening sessions, and online forums so every resident can share concerns and ideas; ensuring decisions, budgets, and proposals are explained in plain language and made easily accessible; encouraging public input before major policy or development decisions; supporting policies that make County government more transparent
“Frederick County residents deserve to have their voices heard, their questions answered, and their leaders held accountable. I am committed to: Listening first: Holding regular town halls, listening sessions, and online forums so every resident can share concerns and ideas.”
“Invest in schools and classrooms. Support funding for new schools like Brunswick High School to reduce overcrowding.”
Source“Making responsible fiscal decisions that reduce pressure on homeowners. If we want meaningful property tax relief and long-term fiscal stability, we must responsibly expand our commercial and business tax base.”
Source“Growing our commercial and industrial sectors in appropriate, designated growth areas. Attracting high-quality employers that provide good-paying jobs.”
Source“Frederick County is home to more farms than any other county in Maryland. I am committed to strengthening agricultural preservation efforts, supporting farm families.”
Source“Supporting seniors with transportation, housing stability, and in-home care options. While more than 20% of our population is over age 65, we must be proactive, compassionate, and fiscally responsible.”
Source“Strengthening our schools, supporting seniors and working families, protecting our farms and rural character. When agriculture succeeds, our entire community benefits — economically, environmentally, and culturally.”
Source“Frederick County residents deserve to have their voices heard, their questions answered, and their leaders held accountable. Clear communication: Ensuring decisions, budgets, and proposals are explained in plain language.”
Source“I am committed to ensuring Frederick County continues to invest in accessible mental health services. Fund support staff, counselors, and mental health professionals to create safe and supportive learning environments.”
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