Taj Smith

Where they are running

• Local offices on the Maryland ballot
• Maryland

Also running

• Dave Williams Democratic
• Les McIntosh Sr. Democratic
• Dan Young Republican
• Charles Burkett Republican
• Jeffrey A. Cline Republican
• Teri Pailen Democratic
• John F. Barr Republican
• Lara A. Shepherd Democratic
• Jonathan Fish Democratic
• Randy Leatherman Republican

Where they stand

Local governance: Smith supports county government working cooperatively with every municipality and incorporating public input into decision-making.

Partisanship: Smith supports local government focused solely on Washington County residents’ needs, not party loyalty.

Budget transparency: Smith supports transparent, fiscally responsible budgeting, including a line-by-line review of county spending and making budget information more accessible to residents.