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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 raceTodd W. Tracey is a lifelong resident of Carroll County and an experienced emergency management professional running for District 2 County Commissioner. Professionally, he serves as the Emergency Preparedness & Operations Coordinator for Maryland’s EMS system, following a career that includes managing large-scale public safety events and consequence management planning. His platform emphasizes strategic investment in public safety, including wage enhancements for Fire/EMS employees and support for the Sheriff’s Office recruitment and infrastructure. Tracey advocates for streamlining government regulations to empower small businesses and maintaining a balanced budget that prioritizes essential services while avoiding excessive debt. He is also committed to agricultural preservation, aiming for a goal of 100,000 preserved acres, and supporting world-class education through funding above mandated levels. His extensive volunteer record includes leadership roles with the Gamber & Community Fire Company and service as a firefighter and EMT.
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I've called Carroll County home my whole life and I'll keep showing up for the people and causes that make it great.
A balanced budget reflects responsible leadership and long-term stewardship of taxpayer dollars. It means government lives within its means—prioritizing essential services like public safety, infrastructure, and education while avoiding unnecessary spending and excessive debt.
Reduce county government regulation impeding or discouraging small business owners from starting or growing existing business in Carroll County. This can be achieved through streamlining the business license process, permitting, and other red tape in county government.
Prioritizing the future through strategic investment: We will maintain funding above mandated levels to support school growth.
Supporting uniformed employees of the Carroll County Department of Fire/EMS through strategic wage enhancements and benefit packages to become competitive with similar jurisdictions.
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Public Safety
Tracey focuses on making fire and EMS wages competitive and supporting the Sheriff's Office with growth and infrastructure needs.
“Supporting uniformed employees of the Carroll County Department of Fire/EMS through strategic wage enhancements and benefit packages to become competitive with similar jurisdictions.”
Small Business
He aims to reduce red tape and administrative fees to encourage business growth.
“Reduce county government regulation impeding or discouraging small business owners from starting or growing existing business in Carroll County.”
Agriculture
Tracey supports expanding preservation programs and prohibiting industrial energy development on farmland.
“Expansion of agriculture preservation program to achieve goal of 100,000 acres of farmland preserved. Strengthening of prohibition of solar panel construction on agricultural land.”
Fiscal Policy
He advocates for balanced budgets that align revenue with expenditures to avoid debt.
“By aligning revenues with expenditures, a balanced budget promotes fiscal stability, protects future generations from financial burdens, and builds public trust.”
Education
He pledges to fund schools above the mandated levels and work with boards on state mandates.
“We will maintain funding above mandated levels to support school growth. By fostering strong partnerships with state and local education boards, we remain dedicated to the adaptable and successful implementation of the Maryland Blueprint.”
External sources identify Todd W. Tracey as a Republican candidate for District 2 in the 2026 Carroll County Board of Commissioners race. Media coverage lists him as one of 11 candidates filed for the board, competing in a Republican primary that includes Kenneth A. Kiler and Kim Zentz. He has received endorsements from the Carroll County F.O.P Lodge 20 and the Carroll County Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics.
“Continued support of the Carroll County Sherrif's Office in recruitment and retention measures, infrastructure necessities, and strategic growth”
Source“The fees associated with filing this paperwork should be reduced to the lowest possible level.”
Source“Expansion of Resource Management Division to support farmers in enhancing soil conservation and other natural resources”
Source“Prioritizing the future through strategic investment: We will maintain funding above mandated levels to support school growth.”
Source“A balanced budget reflects responsible leadership and long-term stewardship of taxpayer dollars.”
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