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County Commissioner · District 3 · Queen Anne's 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 raceRobert Buckey is a 28-year resident of Queen Anne's County running for the District 3 County Commissioner seat. He previously served as a County Commissioner from 2014 to 2018, where his record included overturning park fees, supporting rural internet expansion, and establishing retirement benefits for volunteer firefighters. Buckey's current platform is centered on addressing what he calls the "choking" traffic and overdevelopment on Kent Island, proposing a complete freeze on new development. He advocates for fiscal transparency, opposing property tax increases and criticizing current commissioners for granting themselves lifetime healthcare benefits. Buckey also champions property rights, specifically opposing the use of eminent domain at the narrows. He supports implementing term limits of no more than two terms to ensure government accountability and "fresh blood" in leadership.
Sources: Campaign website
I will put a complete freeze on overdevelopment on Kent Island and work with the State to try and find real solutions to the traffic. That's why I'm running for real fixes, not just talk.
Our County Commissioner 'Rubber Stamp State Reassessments', which raises your property tax burden, I will not vote on 'State Reassessment', without full research first.
The Commissioners are trying to land grab and steal the property at the narrows under eminent domain. Lets stop the overreach.
I'm running because our county government hides too much - decisions - perks for themselves, etc. No more backroom deals. I will bring transparency. You deserve it.
Staying forever breeds entitlement, cozy deals, zero accountability. Fresh blood brings honesty, new eyes, real checks, no one is irreplaceable.
Source: electrobertbuckey.com
Development and Traffic
Proposes a complete freeze on overdevelopment on Kent Island and collaboration with the state to find solutions for traffic congestion.
“Look around, Kent Island is choking from traffic. I will put a complete freeze on overdevelopment on Kent Island and work with the State to try and find real solutions to the traffic.”
Tax Policy
Opposes automatic state reassessments that increase property taxes and supports expanded tax breaks for seniors and veterans.
“I will not vote on 'State Reassessment', without full research first. I will work for better property tax breaks for Seniors and Veterans.”
Government Ethics and Transparency
Supports term limits for commissioners (maximum two terms) and the elimination of lifetime healthcare for elected officials.
“I support Term Limits for Queen Anne's County Commissioners - They should only serve no more than two terms. ... Commissioners voted to grant themselves healthcare for life... I will vote to overturn this.”
Property Rights
Opposes the use of eminent domain for county land acquisitions.
“The Commissioners are trying to land grab and steal the property at the narrows under eminent domain. Lets stop the overreach.”
Local reporting from MyEasternShoreMD confirms that Robert Buckey filed as a candidate for the District 3 County Commissioner seat ahead of the June primary. He is part of a contested field of candidates seeking local office in Queen Anne's County.
“I will put a complete freeze on overdevelopment on Kent Island”
Source“work with the State to try and find real solutions to the traffic.”
Source“I will work for better property tax breaks for Seniors and Veterans.”
Source“I support Term Limits for Queen Anne's County Commissioners - They should only serve no more than two terms.”
Source“I will work for better property tax breaks for Seniors and Veterans.”
Source“I will work for better property tax breaks for Seniors and Veterans.”
Source“Commissioners voted to grant themselves healthcare for life... I will vote to overturn this.”
Source“I voted for rural internet upgrade, helped seal the FTS fiber deal in 2017”
Source“Voted for and launched LO-SAP length of service program basically a retirement perk for volunteer firefighters and EMS folks”
Source“I fought to try and keep a balanced budget and did no tax hikes.”
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