WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Washington County Commissioners
J OHN F . B ARR , a fourth-term County Commissioner, serves as President of the Board of County Commissioners, and was first elected in 2006. He was raised in Boonsboro, Maryland and is a Master Electrician in five states. In high school, Mr. Barr worked for his father as a field electrician at M/L Electric, Inc., founded in 1927. In 1979 he formed the management team overseeing the service department. In 1984, Mr. Barr bought the company from his father and changed the name to Ellsworth Electric, Inc. He remained president and owner until his son purchased the business in 2020. Mr. Barr is active in various service organizations and community projects. He also served a one-year term as President of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) in 2016 and in December 2024 he was re-installed as a member of the MACo Board of Directors. J EFFREY A. “J EFF ” C LINE , a fourth-term County Commissioner, serves as Vice President of the Board of County Commissioners and is a resident of Williamsport, Maryland. He is a graduate of Williamsport High School and Hagerstown Community College. Mr. Cline has experience as a realtor since 2003. H e graduated from the Maryland Association of Realtors’ 2008 Leadership Academy and received the Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. He is also a graduate of the 2013 Leadership Washington County Class 26. Mr. Cline served on the Williamsport Town Council from 2005 to 2009. R ANDALL E. “R ANDY ” W AGNER , a second-term County Commissioner, was born and raised in Washington County. Mr. Wagner graduated from North Hagerstown High School and is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, where he served for four years. Mr. Wagner worked at Mack Trucks for 17 years before becoming a small business owner in Washington County, owning and operating 40 West Marine in Clear Spring for eight years. He has served the local community as a realtor for the past 21 years and is a licensed private pilot. He also served on the Animal Control Board and held the position as Vice Chair for eight years. He currently serves on the Airport Advisory Board, the Planning Commission, the Health Advisory Board, the Black Rock Golf Course Board and the Emergency Services Advisory Council. DEREK HARVEY , Colonel, USA (retired), a first term County Commissioner, worked on Capitol Hill as the Lead Investigator and Senior Advisor to the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, and in the White House National Security Council under President Donald J. Trump during President Trump’s first term. After serving as an Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer and a decorated Army colonel, earning a Bronze Star and multiple Meritorious Service Medals, he transitioned into government service as a Senior Intelligence Executive. Mr. Harvey has been an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland and Central Texas College and was a Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University. As a Professor and Research Institute Director at the University of South Florida, he focused on supporting local governments with insights to help with smarter decision making. Elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 2022, he is a member of the Morris Frock American Legion and resides in Smithsburg. R ANDAL L EATHERMAN , A longtime resident and dedicated community member, has served on the Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Committee, Washington County Republican Central Committee, and various fire departments throughout Washington County. His contributions to public safety and emergency response 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.
2026 Budget Document
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