Scott Ostrow
Advanced as the Republican Nominee after the June 23, 2026 Primary Election with 3,986 votes (67.2%). Always verify official ballot status with the Maryland State Board of Elections.
Incumbent District 4 County Commissioner (elected 2022), Board of Health member, and U.S. Air Force veteran. Member of the Southern Maryland Tri-County Council and organizer of the Annual Music Palooza Fundraiser supporting the Marine Corps League's Gold Star Memorial. Active Lexington Park business leader committed to community revitalization, fiscal stewardship under AAA/AA+/Aa1 county bond ratings, public engagement via quarterly town halls, law enforcement support endorsed by FOP Lodge #7, and capping property assessment increases at 1% per year.
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Verified Policy Stances & Platform
Public record positions, statements, and campaign positions.
Expanding the Tax Base Without Rate Hikes, Capping Assessments at 1%, and AAA Bond Ratings
Pledges to fund public health, safety, and welfare services strictly from an expanded commercial tax base with no increase in tax rates, reducing the rate of property tax assessment increases to no greater than 1% annually, while preserving county AAA/AA+/Aa1 bond ratings.
"Support funding for public health, safety and welfare services, based on the expanded tax base with no increases in tax rates. Reduce the rate-of-increase in property tax assessments to no greater than 1% per year... The county government has received its Bond Ratings from Fitch, S&P, and Moody's with ratings of AAA, AA+ and Aa1, respectively."
Lexington Park Commercial Redevelopment, Pax River Village Center, and Job Creation
Actively advances major commercial revitalization in the Great Mills Road and base corridors, playing a key role in the new Pax River Village Center, Saint Mary's Square renovations, and supporting 1,031 new business registrations in District 4.
"Continue fostering a business-friendly environment that attracts new investment, supports local entrepreneurs, and creates good-paying jobs across St. Mary's County. Assist in the redevelopment of the Lexington Park area and recruiting new businesses... Played a key role in supporting the new Pax River Village Center and renovation of Saint Mary's Square."
Unwavering First Responder Funding and Official Endorsement by FOP Lodge #7
Champions public safety funding for law enforcement and emergency services, earning the official re-election endorsement of the St. Mary's County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7.
"Endorsed by the St. Mary's County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7... Support funding for public health, safety and welfare services, based on the expanded tax base with no increases in tax rates."
Accessible Governance, Community Engagement, and Quarterly Town Halls
Prioritizes direct constituent service and community dialogue on local revitalization, hosting quarterly town hall meetings at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department and county senior centers.
"Held quarterly town hall meetings at the Bay District VFD and at the three St. Mary's County senior centers, ensuring residents stay informed, engaged, and heard... Remain responsive and accessible, ensuring every resident who reaches out with a problem, concern, or idea continues to be heard and assisted."
Regional Transportation Coordination and Community Charity Initiatives
Serves on the Southern Maryland Tri-County Council for long-term regional planning and infrastructure coordination, while organizing the Annual Music Palooza benefiting the Gold Star Memorial.
"Member of the Southern Maryland Tri-County Council contributing to regional coordination, public health, and long-term planning... Organizer of the Annual Music Palooza Fundraiser with proceeds supporting the Marine Corps League's Gold Star Memorial and other community initiatives."
Official Campaign Priorities
- Lexington Park Revitalization: Advancing Pax River Village Center redevelopment and Saint Mary's Square renovation
- Fiscal Stewardship & Tax Relief: Funding services from an expanded tax base without tax rate hikes and capping assessment increases at 1% annually
- Public Safety & FOP Endorsement: Strong backing for law enforcement and emergency services, officially endorsed by St. Mary's FOP Lodge #7
- Business-Friendly Environment: Fostering local entrepreneurship (over 1,030 new businesses registered in District 4 over 4 years)
- Accessible Constituent Service: Expanding quarterly town halls at Bay District VFD and senior centers to keep residents heard
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Live Activity Timeline
A year after its owners started fixing it up, St. Mary’s Square in Lexington Park is drawing more shoppers, according to the business owners who work there. Commissioner Scott Ostrow told his fellow Commissioners of St. Mary’s County on Oct. 6 that he had walked the shopping center the week before a
Sheriff Steve Hall, center, joins St. Mary’s County sheriff’s deputies at the Faith & Blue event at Patuxent Baptist Church in California. The gathering brought law enforcement and community partners together to connect with residents and collect food for families and pets in need. CALIFORNIA, Md. —
St. Mary’s County commissioners recognize National Faith & Blue Weekend during their Oct. 6, 2026, meeting. Commissioner Scott Ostrow presented the proclamation, highlighting partnerships between law enforcement, faith organizations and residents to strengthen trust and support neighbors in need. (P
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The decorated, combat-wounded Marine says his service in Iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine shaped his approach to affordability, accountability and local leadership Ryan Daniels, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, is running for St. Mary’s County commissioner in District 4. (Ph
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Scott Ostrow announces his endorsement by FOP Lodge #7 and shares 2nd-term goals focusing on airport aerospace hub expansion, retaining SMC's AAA credit ratings, and competitive deputy sheriff recruitment.