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County Commissioner · District 1 · Garrett 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 raceS. Larry Tichnell is an incumbent Republican County Commissioner for District 1 in Garrett County, seeking re-election in 2026. He has served on the Board of County Commissioners since December 9, 2014, making this his bid for a fourth consecutive term. A lifelong Garrett County resident, his family owns and operates a 500-acre farm south of Loch Lynn with five generations represented. In addition to his agricultural background, he has been affiliated with Mountaineer Log and Siding in McHenry for over 30 years as an independent sales representative and construction consultant, giving him familiarity with both the county's farming community and its important tourism industry centered around Deep Creek Lake. During his tenure on the board he has served on the Garrett County Board of Health, the Forest Conservancy District Board, the Social Services Board, and the Child Fatality Review Team. He is a trustee of White United Methodist Church, a certified lay speaker, and a board member of Christian organizations in the community. He is married to Janet and has three children — Mike, Randy, and Julia — along with eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild. His campaign priorities have historically centered on fiscal responsibility and bringing spending under control. He is running unopposed in 2026.
With 5 generations of my family , living and working in Garrett County and running our own family farm.
I am working hard to keep young families in Garrett County.
Agriculture
Running a family farm with five generations of family history in the county
“With 5 generations of my family , living and working in Garrett County and running our own family farm.”
Community Development
Working to retain young families in the county
“I am working hard to keep young families in Garrett County.”