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Commissioner, District 1 (President)· 2022-12-05 - 2026-12-01

Joseph A. Vigliotti

Carroll County

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
26
Total speaking time
5:54:15
Avg per meeting
13:38
Segments
7610

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Top issues during term (18)(Development)

high↑Oct 2026[31]

Mobile home park expansion — Westminster

The park was listed for sale at $1 million this summer; neighbors fear a bigger park could pressure well costs and property values nearby.

high↓May 2026[22]

Freedom Designated Growth Area development deferrals

Delays a private storage project's final approvals, though no county dollars are involved.

high↓May 2026[19]

Proposed 72-unit retirement village in Sykesville

The county gains no immediate revenue from the denial, and the developer's Beatty property plans shift; neighbors avoid added traffic and infrastructure strain.

low↑Sep 2026[15]

Closed-Session Land Acquisitions

Details of the three offers weren't disclosed in open session.

high↑Jun 2026[14]

Mount Airy sports complex annexation (Elite Baseball)

None directly to the county; traffic and emergency service demands could fall on county and town resources.

high↑Oct 2026[13]

Harvest Creek subdivision and Ridge Road traffic

The county will eventually take over roads and stormwater facilities built by the developer; future Ridge Road improvements would fall to the county CIP.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

EOTC Bachman Valley Final Site Plan

Possible county cost if roadway or emergency-service improvements are ultimately required.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Westminster Annexation #72 for Sheetz store

Annexations shift land into city jurisdiction, which can affect taxes and services for that parcel — details not yet stated.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Robert Moton African American Museum

Not stated at this meeting; funded by community partners including Westminster and private philanthropists.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Bradleys Preserve Subdivision (P-24-0019)

New homes could add to the local tax base but also demand for roads, schools, and services.

critical↓Jul 2026[7]

Maryland Housing Certainty Act implementation

Could affect how and when the county collects development impact fees, moving collection to before each unit's use-and-occupancy.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Nells Acres community failures

Over $220,000 was accepted for a relief road that has not been built; homes sell for roughly $500,000-$750,000.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

Taneytown Comprehensive Plan update — water, growth and the bypass

The bypass would require major state and possibly local funding; the county has requested concept engineering in its state transportation priorities letter.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Growth tiers and the seven-lot subdivision cap

Unknown — adopting tiers could increase buildable lots but requires designating tier three areas.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

EVAPCO contractor storage yard in Taneytown

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Affordable senior housing preservation at Residences at Hampstead School

The county forgoes some property tax revenue for 15 years under the PILOT, in exchange for preserving affordable senior housing.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Lionsgate six-lot subdivision off Hodges Road

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Byron Hills Subdivision Plat Recordation

Decisions during term (6)

Recorded while Vigliotti was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (11)(Development)

11 yes0 no

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Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve transfer the Dulaney property to the Industrial Development Authority for the purpose of industrial/commercial development.

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve transfer the Dulaney property to the Industrial Development Authority for the purpose of industrial/commercial development.

Voted yesAug 6, 2026

approve a scope amendment change order for the Revision of Carroll the County Zoning and Site Development Codes to Michael Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $19,968.

Voted yesAug 6, 2026

approve a scope amendment change order for the Revision of Carroll the County Zoning and Site Development Codes to Michael Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $19,968.

Voted yesMay 28, 2026

approve the Carroll County Infrastructure & Investments Fund transfer in the amount of $700,000 to the Industrial Development Authority.

Voted yesMay 28, 2026

approve the five-year Transportation Development Plan.

Voted yesMay 14, 2026

award a contract for Small Area Plan Amendment and Overlay Zoning District – Carroll County Freedom Area to Downtown Redevelopment Services, LLC in the amount of $59,860.

Voted yesMay 14, 2026

approve the submission of a YHSI Round 2 YAB Development Grant and accept the award.

Voted yesMay 7, 2026

approve staff to report on the effect of the House Bill 548 (MD Housing Certainty Act), Land-use permitting development rights on the plan approval process, and the effective date.

Voted yesMay 7, 2026

approve staff to report on the effect of the House Bill 548 (MD Housing Certainty Act), Land-use permitting development rights on the plan approval process, and the effective date.

Voted yesFeb 5, 2026

approve the contract for Consulting Services for the Revision of Carroll County Zoning and Site Development Codes to Michael T. Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $76,743.

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