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County Council Member · District 3 · Cecil 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 raceKen Schmid is a Republican primary candidate running for Cecil County Council District 3 and has been a resident of Rising Sun for nearly two decades. He describes himself as a tech leader with global experience who values local community involvement, encouraged to run by neighbors who saw his skills fitting county leadership. A political newcomer, he emphasizes building partnerships and identifying win-win-win solutions while advocating for a balanced approach to growth that preserves the county's rural character. His vision includes supporting strategic economic development in designated areas alongside strong backing for farmland preservation and emerging energy technologies like small-scale nuclear solutions. He also prioritizes innovation through robotics and AI, aiming to connect students with local industries to retain young talent, while addressing education funding challenges via regional collaboration among school systems. Additionally, he underscored support for law enforcement and veterans as part of his platform.
Conservative Republican Candidate. Happily married for 23 years and father of 5, Christian, & Cecil County District 3 Candidate. Tech Leader, Church/ Youth Volunteer, CrossFit enthusiast, and BJJ Black Belt Instructor. Servant Leadership.
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Economic Development
balanced approach that preserves Cecil County's rural character while supporting strategic economic development in designated areas
“On growth and development, Schmid advocated for a balanced approach that preserves Cecil County’s rural character while supporting strategic economic development in designated areas.”
Agriculture
strong support for farmland preservation and agreed with efforts to limit solar development on prime agricultural land
“He voiced strong support for farmland preservation and agreed with efforts to limit solar development on prime agricultural land”
Education
arguing that Cecil County should better connect students with local industries and expand internship and training programs to keep young talent in the area
“arguing that Cecil County should better connect students with local industries and expand internship and training programs to keep young talent in the area.”
Education Funding
suggesting regional collaboration among school systems as a way to share costs and improve efficiency
“On education funding, he acknowledged the challenges posed by state mandates and budget constraints, suggesting regional collaboration among school systems as a way to share costs and improve efficiency.”
Public Safety
underscored support for law enforcement
“Schmid also underscored support for law enforcement”
Veterans
underscored support for veterans
“Schmid also underscored support for law enforcement, veterans”
According to a March 30 interview featured on Cecil TV, Schmid is a political newcomer whose decision to run was encouraged by community members who viewed his technology sector skills as a good fit for county leadership. He advocates for balanced growth that preserves rural character while supporting strategic economic development and expresses strong support for farmland preservation and law enforcement. Additionally, he voiced interest in emerging energy technologies including small-scale nuclear solutions and emphasized innovation through robotics and AI to prepare the county for technological change.
“advocated for a balanced approach that preserves Cecil County’s rural character while supporting strategic economic development in designated areas”
Source“voiced strong support for farmland preservation and agreed with efforts to limit solar development on prime agricultural land”
Source“arguing that Cecil County should better connect students with local industries and expand internship and training programs to keep young talent in the area”
Source“acknowledged the challenges posed by state mandates and budget constraints, suggesting regional collaboration among school systems as a way to share costs and improve efficiency”
Source“underscored support for law enforcement”
Source“underscored support for law enforcement, veterans”
Source“agreed with efforts to limit solar development on prime agricultural land”
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