Mayor· 2024-11-25–2028-11-01; start: oath of office Nov 25 2024 per localnews1.org 2024-12-05; month-level end: November 2028 per hagerstownmd.org/125/Election (4-yr cycle, November general election)
William B. McIntire
Hagerstown
About
William B. McIntire's campaign emphasizes government transparency and public engagement, specifically advocating for the elimination of non-disclosure agreements in major development decisions to allow for greater community participation.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyEnd the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for major development decisions to ensure public participation.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 2:49:47
- Avg per meeting
- 5:29
- Segments
- 3120
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Top issues during term (20)
Burkholder Lane annexation process
Would come onto city tax rolls once developed; city would supply water and wastewater services.
opioid restitution funds MOU and $485,000 deadline
About $436,000 in state opioid restitution money for 2022–2026, with annual allocations expected in future years.
Citizen comment rules and decorum
Blighted and vacant property enforcement powers
Potential one-time investments around $300,000 for about ten properties, per one councilmember's example.
2025–2026 annual zoning text amendments
Lower parking minimums could shave construction costs for apartment developers.
2027 state legislative agenda
The field house tax exemption could affect city revenue.
Speeding on South Potomac Street
A traffic study or speed sign would come from the city's existing engineering budget.
Business Relocation or Expansion Proposal
Not disclosed; any incentives or economic impact would be revealed if the proposal advances to a public decision.
Route 40 parking removal for bike lanes
About 100 metered spaces could be lost, cutting city parking revenue — and the state says it won't help fund parking decks.
Opioid crisis, homelessness, and needle litter
The city receives less opioid restitution funding than the county; grant sources like SAMHSA and HUD were suggested to avoid local tax impact.
Community accountability and equity in state funding
A $10,000 request from the city budget, level with last year's contribution.
Youth football access to Fairgrounds Park
The organizer says the tournament would bring hotel, restaurant, and vendor spending from roughly 30 teams and hundreds of families.
Tap and benefit fee adequacy
Could save the city roughly $800,000+ a year in processing costs, offsetting pressure on utility rates.
Arts and Entertainment District partnership
No direct city spending requested — the council said it is not asking for money, just partnership.
Three property annexations moving toward final votes
The developer would pay internal utility and street costs, and the city would gain a new property tax and utility ratepayer base at no direct cost to current taxpayers.
FY 2027 water fund deficit and rate structure change
$75.6 million budget; $3.8 million drawn from reserves; unassigned fund balance down to 31.4% of operating budget.
Rental licensing program (Sections 197 and 95)
Reinstating regular rental inspections could add enforcement costs but protect tenant health and housing quality.
Legal advice consultation
FY 2028 agency contributions — adding a ninth agency
Total contributions would rise from $205,000 to $215,000.
Business relocation or expansion proposal
Not disclosed — any incentives or costs tied to the business proposal weren't made public.
Decisions during term (168)
Recorded while McIntire was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.