VOTE
DAVID FOSTER
FOR KENT COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Strong Family Farms.
Thriving Towns.
One Kent County.
Tested Leadership.
A County-Wide Commitment.
David Foster has spent a lifetime in service — to his country, his community, and the Chester River. His work bridges environmental stewardship, international engagement, and local governance. He and his wife, Barbara, have called Kent County home since 1997, and have vested interest in supporting the region.
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An experienced local leader, having served as Mayor of Chestertown, Ward One Councilman, and Chester River Riverkeeper.
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A seasoned public servant, including service as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, U.S. Foreign Service Officer, and Peace Corps Volunteer working with communities at home and abroad.
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Focused on county-wide solutions to shared challenges such as tax burdens, a stagnant commercial base, under-resourced schools, and deferred planning — bringing engineering, environmental, and local government experience to benefit all of Kent County.
KENT COUNTY
Priorities that Matter
BALANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Kent County’s economic future depends on building a diverse and sustainable tax base adequate to meet our county's employment and revenue needs. Although our farms produce more food than ever before, they now represent less than 5% of county employment and a rapidly declining share of county property tax revenue.
TAX
EQUITY
Kent County has some of the highest property taxes in Maryland, and they fall disproportionately on lower-income residents and small businesses, discouraging the very commercial investment, job creation, and economic growth our county desperately needs. Failure to address this need will only increase the burden on residential taxpayers, young and old.
SCHOOLS, HOUSING, AND ENVIRONMENT
Kent County school buildings are now rated the worst in Maryland - penalizing our youth and making it all the more difficult to attract the young families our future depends on. Failure to invest in and maintain our local infrastructure makes it all the harder to attract the kinds of employees and services we need.
News and Events
Questions to the County Commissioner Candidates
— The Chestertown Spy
David Foster responds to questions on key issues facing Kent County - from economic development and tax fairness to schools and the environment. Read where he stands.
April 19, 2026
Candidate For County Commission: David Foster
— The Chestertown Spy
David Foster, a proven local leader and environmental steward, is running for Kent County Commissioner to strengthen farms, towns, and countywide collaboration.
May 9, 2026
Candidates Forum: Kent County Commission
— The Chestertown Spy
League of Women Voters forum spotlights Kent County Commission candidates as they outline priorities on growth, taxes, and services for voters ahead of the 2026 election.
May 14, 2026