David Foster
for Kent County Commissioner
Strong Farms.
Thriving Towns.
One Kent County.
Kent County's economic future depends on sustained, diverse economic development that reaches every community - not just one part of our county.
A rising tax base benefits farms, residents, and towns equally, funding the schools, services, and employment opportunities our citizens deserve.
Campaign Priorities
BALANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TOWNS AND FARMS TOGETHER
TAX
FAIRNESS
A NECESSARY STEP,
NOT A MAGIC SOLUTION
SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE, AND ENVIRONMENT
ESSENTIALS
WE DESERVE
Kent County's economic future depends on a diverse and equitable tax base that reaches every community - not just one part of the county. Kent County's wonderful farms produce more food than ever but they now provide less than 5% of Kent County's employment, and an ever decreasing share of county property tax revenue.
Kent County's high property taxes fall disproportionately on lower-income residents and small businesses - discouraging the commercial investment, job creation, and economic growth our county desperately needs. Fixing that imbalance is essential. But it is a starting point, not a solution by itself.
Kent County school buildings are rated the worst in Maryland. Healthcare access gaps hurt families and employers alike. Our farms and waterways need protection. A competitive county invests in all three - equitably, urgently,
and with a plan.
Tested Leadership.
A County-Wide.
Commitment.
David Foster has spent years in the rooms where Chestertown's hardest decisions get made. As Chester River Riverkeeper, Ward 1 Councilman, and Mayor of Chestertown, he has fought for transparent governance, long-range planning, and a tax structure that treats every resident fairly. As Mayor, he pressed the County on the property tax differential that has disproportionately burdened Chestertown residents and businesses for decades, championed environmental accountability, and worked to build the kind of collaborative, evidence-based leadership that communities deserve.
He is running for Kent County Commissioner because the challenges he confronted as Mayor - a disproportionate tax burden, a stagnant commercial base, underfunded schools, and years of deferred planning - do not stop at Chestertown's town limits. They are county-wide problems that demand county-wide solutions. With a career grounded in engineering, environmental stewardship, and decades of domestic and international of experience working with local governments, and with real relationships across Kent County's farms, waterfronts, and neighborhoods, he brings a wealth of experience and a willingness to work together.
The June 2026 Primary
is Decision Time
Don't wait until November - this election could be decided in June. In a county where Democratic primary winners have historically gone on to win the general election, the June 2026 primary is the race that matters. Who sits at the County Commissioner table in January 2027 will determine whether Kent County finally addresses need for a strong tax base that works for farms and towns alike, and invests in the schools and services every resident deserves - or defers those decisions for another generation.
This is a choice about what kind of leadership Kent County gets - and that choice belongs to Democratic primary voters. If you live in Kent County, if you are registered as a Democrat, and if you believe this county deserves commissioners who plan ahead, spend wisely, and tell the truth about what the data shows - your vote in June is the vote that counts. Study the issues, register to vote, and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same.