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County Commissioner · Washington 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 raceRandal "Randy" Leatherman was appointed to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners in April 2025 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Commissioner Wayne Keefer, and is now seeking election to a full term in 2026. The appointment was made following a recommendation from the county Republican Central Committee to the Governor after Keefer resigned citing a job opportunity and desire for family time. Leatherman brings decades of experience in public service, emergency response, and community leadership to the role. He served nearly 30 years with Fairfax County as a firefighter, rescue technician, and master technician before retiring in 2013. Additionally, he held critical roles with Virginia Task Force 1 in search and rescue operations and contributed to disaster response efforts with FEMA and the USAID. A longtime resident of Washington County, Mr. Leatherman has served on the Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Committee, Washington County Republican Club, and various fire departments throughout the county. His contributions have been recognized with numerous awards including the Fairfax County Fire Department Bronze Medal for Lifesaving and the Air National Guard's Meritorious Service Medal.
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announced Randy Leatherman as a new member to fill the vacancy left by Wayne Keefer. The appointment follows a process where the county Republican Central Committee accepted applications for the seat and made a recommendation to the Governor. John Barr, President of the Board, commented on Leatherman's appointment in a press release, noting his valuable contributions.
“Mr. Leatherman brings decades of experience in public service, emergency response, and community leadership to the role, having served nearly 30 years with Fairfax County as a firefighter, rescue technician, and master technician before retiring in 2013. He also held critical roles with Virginia Task Force 1 in search and rescue operations and contributed to disaster response efforts with FEMA and the USAID.”
Source“Mr. Leatherman has served on the Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Committee, Washington County Republican Club, and various fire departments throughout the county.”
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