Cumberland Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Darrell Lee
Powell
Darrell Lee Powell is running for mayor of Cumberland in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Raymond Morriss.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Raymond MorrissIncumbent
- 02Darrell Lee PowellYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Former on-air reporter for WHAG-TV in Hagerstown. He finished second in the June primary with 24.4% of the vote.
Mayor: Raymond Morriss and Darrell Lee Powell advanced from a four-candidate June primary, with Raymond Morriss at 56% and Darrell Lee Powell at 24.4%. Cumberland Times-News · Jun 24, 2026
On the record: Darrell Lee Powell
5 sourced01Housing1 sourced position
Wrote that government and private partnerships would remove or remodel blighted homes and create new affordable, mixed-use housing.
Government and private partnerships would remove/remodel blight homes and create new affordable, mixed-use housing.”
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02Economy and jobs1 sourced position
Wrote that tax and water breaks must be incentives to attract new industry.
Tax and water breaks must be incentives in attracting new industry.”
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03River Park1 sourced position
Wrote that he supports the River Park Project but that additional information is needed.
I support the River Park Project, but additional information is needed.”
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04City government structure1 sourced position
Wrote that Cumberland's council and administrator form of government should be changed to make the mayor the responsible administrator.
Cumberland’s Council-CEO form of government should be changed to mayor as responsible administrator.”
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05County tax differential1 sourced position
Listed the tax differential charged by Allegany County for duplicate utility services among the city's biggest challenges.
Tax differential cost charged by Allegany County Government for duplicate utility services.”
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