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County Commissioner · District 2 · Carroll 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 raceKenneth A. Kiler is a lifelong resident of Carroll County seeking the office of County Commissioner for District 2. He currently serves as the President of the Carroll County Board of Education and has a professional background as an executive in the construction industry, including roles at Charles J Miller, Inc. and Stewart & Tate, Inc. Kiler is a veteran of the Maryland Army National Guard, where he served as a 1st Lieutenant and graduated with honors from Officer Candidate School. He is heavily involved in local youth athletics, having founded Manchester Wrestling in 1973 and served as Chairperson of the Carroll County Parks & Recreation Board. His platform focuses on fiscal discipline, government transparency, and supporting public safety personnel with necessary resources and fair compensation.
Sources: Campaign website
"Protect Carroll taxpayers' wallets and pocketbooks by holding the line on taxes and keeping a sharp eye on the County budget"
"Promote open, transparent and responsive County government that treats Carroll residents and taxpayers like customers"
"Back the brave men and women in uniform who keep us safe by giving them the tools they need and by making sure they are paid fairly"
"I have been active in various community activities all of my life. With a career in construction, until now, it was hard to make the time for public office."
Source: kiler4commissioner.com
Fiscal Policy
Holding the line on taxes and monitoring the county budget closely.
“Protect Carroll taxpayers' wallets and pocketbooks by holding the line on taxes and keeping a sharp eye on the County budget”
Government Ethics
Promoting transparency and treating residents as customers.
“Promote open, transparent and responsive County government that treats Carroll residents and taxpayers like customers”
Public Safety
Supporting law enforcement and emergency personnel with tools and fair pay.
“Back the brave men and women in uniform who keep us safe by giving them the tools they need and by making sure they are paid fairly”
Community Development
Collaborating with various levels of government and residents to improve the county.
“Work hand-in-hand with County residents, employees and State, local and Federal elected officials to make Carroll County an even better place to live and work”
“Protect Carroll taxpayers' wallets and pocketbooks by holding the line on taxes and keeping a sharp eye on the County budget”
Source“holding the line on taxes”
Source“Promote open, transparent and responsive County government”
Source“Back the brave men and women in uniform who keep us safe by giving them the tools they need and by making sure they are paid fairly”
Source“Carroll County Board of Education 2018 - present Currently President of BOE”
Source“Work hand-in-hand with County residents, employees and State, local and Federal elected officials to make Carroll County an even better place to live and work”
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