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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 raceLeona McTaggart is a digital creator and resident of Cresaptown, Maryland, seeking election as an Allegany County Commissioner. She is a public figure known for her appearance on the Food Network show "Worst Cooks in America" (Season 27) and identifies as a "Rockin Red Star for Life." In her campaign communications, she adopts a humble stance, stating she does not pretend to know every issue or possess every solution. However, she has raised specific questions regarding the structure of county government, particularly the dual appointment of one individual to both the County Administrator and Director of Finance roles. McTaggart advocates for compensation transparency and expresses skepticism about the consolidation of high-level oversight and financial management positions.
As a candidate for Allegany County Commissioner, I will not pretend to know every issue or claim to have every solution…
He is holding two high-level positions that are normally separate in county governments. One oversees all county operations and the other controlling the county’s financial management. What's the compensation transparency??? No way is he working 2 full…
ROCKIN RED STAR FOR LIFE!
Government Oversight
Questioning the consolidation of the County Administrator and Director of Finance positions under a single individual.
“He is holding two high-level positions that are normally separate in county governments. One oversees all county operations and the other controlling the county’s financial management. What's the compensation transparency???”
Leona McTaggart is officially listed as a candidate for the June primary election for the office of Allegany County Commissioner. Local coverage confirms her participation in the race alongside a field of other candidates.