Three have thrown their hat into the ring for Mayor, including current Mayor Bradley Wantz, Councilman Daniel Haines, and local businessman Christopher Miller.

Wantz said that the City has accomplished much over the last four years, including "Investing record Funds in the Parks and Rec System, while obtaining several grants to offset the cost, creating the cleanest finances and budgets in over a decade, beginning the biggest water and sewer project in the last decade, made tremendous strides in increasing communication and transparency in the community, and has finally had the Taneytown Bypass added back to Carroll County’s transportation plan to the state"

Wants said that while many planned outreach events he had hoped to accomplish in his first term were derailed by the Covid Pandemic, he is looking forward in carrying them out in a second term, Wantz said he will hold quarterly outreach events with residents focusing on various topics such as growth, development, and infrastructure improvements. He also plans to create a new communications position and explore methods to get answers to residents right in the palm of their hands.

"On top of all of the great things we have done in the last four years, the city needs to stay on this course to continue our amazing progress. I want to incubate a more collaborative effort between the city, the businesses, and the people to move us forward in a meaningful way. Yes, things will change in Taneytown like they always have, but we can build this change together." Wants said.

Haines stressed that his goal as Mayor, would be helping others. "Helping others is what all of this is about for me. There are a lot of problems in the world, and I believe government can be an effective tool in solving those problems."

Haines’ vision for Taneytown is: "a community that works in collaboration. He wants to help build a community where City Hall, local businesses, community action groups, non-profits, clubs, organizations, and residents are all co-equal partners, tackling the challenges we face in unison. My campaign is about answering a single question: what can we accomplish when we come together?"

Haines said as Mayor he would focus on 6 key priorities: economic development, infrastructure, public engagement, historic preservation, fiscal responsibility, and crime. If elected, the first thing he would do is set out to strengthen community relationships, and identify community-based action plans. "I would work to make sure each budget is balanced, that the city takes on no unnecessary debt, and does not accrue any cost that would overburden the taxpayer."

Miller said as Mayor he would focus on bringing the City back to the County and State stage. He wants to "work with citizens to have a town where the tax dollars work in their favor. Bringing in businesses that enhance the lives of those here, and a general refocus to our residents here in Taneytown."

Miller will also focus on: rebuilding the Police Department, Election Reform, making sure residents are getting the best value out of our water resources, and creating a Citizen Outreach Committee to help reach citizens more effectively." He has a dream of creating a community/recreation facility to help find productive avenues for our youth, as well as provide a place for our residents to find county services that can benefit them." Ultimately, he hopes to, "work collaboratively with local businesses and agencies."

Residents of the City who are at least 18 years of age and registered with the Carroll County Board of Elections are qualified to vote. Absentee ballots may be obtained from the City Clerk. Voting will take place at the Taneytown Police Station on Main Street.