Ken Schmid for Cecil County Council

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• When a career politician talks about a “lifetime commitment” to local office, it’s fair to look at the actual return on investment for the taxpayers. Leadership isn't an attendance award. Simply showing up to council chambers unpolished, unread, and unprepared isn’t a commitment to you - it’s an expensive oversight for your family budget. * My opponent brings a resume of attendance. * I bring a professional blueprint for results. In the technology and corporate finance world, if you walk into

  17 June 2026 · Ken Schmid for Cecil County Council · $100 – $199 · 35K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library

• Endorsements don't pay your property tax bill. Results do. My opponent recently published a long list of establishment political endorsements, treating insider support like a trophy. I’ll be completely transparent with you: I have not been endorsed by the political establishment. And I wear that as a badge of honor. When you are endorsed by the establishment, you owe the establishment. When you are funded by the political class, you answer to them. I don't answer to the insiders in Elkton; I

  11 June 2026 · Ken Schmid for Cecil County Council · $100 – $199 · 35K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library

• The receipts are in. Many of you asked for the source of my statements regarding our recent tax hikes. You can find the data on page 20 of the Maryland Department of Legislative Services report here: https://dls.maryland.gov/pubs/prod/InterGovMatters/LocFinTaxRte/County-Revenue-Outlook-Fiscal-2026.pdf The bottom line: The County Council - not the Executive - sets your tax rate. While assessments went up, Council President Al Miller chose to keep the rate high instead of lowering it to protect

  3 June 2026 · Ken Schmid for Cecil County Council · $0 – $99 · 15K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library

• I’ve noticed a lot of talk about the recent endorsement from the County Executive's office. While some see this as a shift in policy, I see it as a confirmation: THE ESTABLISHMENT IS WORRIED. They know that a Finance-minded, independent voice on the Council means the era of 'business as usual' and hidden tax hikes is over. I respect the Executive, but I’m running to represent the voters of Cecil County - not the interests of the County Administration Building in Elkton. I’ve heard the talk abou

  3 June 2026 · Ken Schmid for Cecil County Council · $0 – $99 · 20K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library

• Your property tax bill didn’t go up by accident. Under Al Miller’s leadership, Cecil County’s property tax revenue spiked by over 18% last year. I’m running to be your shield against these rising costs and to bring "Results, Not Rhetoric" to the County Council. Watch a brief highlight (<2 min) from last night’s Cecil County Chamber of Commerce event in this video. If you want change, new ideas, and fresh perspectives, I humbly ask for your vote in the Republican Primary on June 23rd. Early

  3 June 2026 · Ken Schmid for Cecil County Council · $0 – $99 · 20K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library

• Meet us in the Lounge in back for a fun night of Karaoke and friendship in support of Ken Schmid's campaign for Cecil County Council. Baskets will be raffled of various themes including CrossFit (Fitness), Movie Night, BBQ night and more. If you can't attend but would still like to support Ken's campaign please use the QR code on the flyer or message us directly.

  9 May 2026 · Ken Schmid for Cecil County Council · $0 – $99 · 2K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library