Cumberland City Council · Nov 3, 2026
James Leo Furstenberg,
III
James Leo Furstenberg, III, the incumbent, is running for Cumberland City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01James Leo Furstenberg, IIIYou’re reading
- 02Joe George
- 03Brandon Timothy Scarlett
- 04Gregory Elias Triantafillides
- 05William Valois
Background
- About
- Councilman and Maryland Department of Juvenile Services employee, elected to the council in 2022. He previously worked at Koppers Industries for 20 years.
Councilman Rock Cioni did not seek re-election; James Leo Furstenberg, III is the incumbent seeking another term. The council contest had no June primary because too few candidates filed. Cumberland Times-News · Jun 23, 2026
On the record: James Leo Furstenberg, III
2 sourced01Parade and events permit ordinance1 sourced position
Voted yes on a parade and events ordinance (passed 3-1, August 2025).
Council voteCumberland Times-News (via Yahoo News)Link
02Film and photography permits1 sourced position
Voted for an ordinance requiring permits for commercial filming and photography on public property (approved unanimously).
Council voteCumberland Times-News (via Yahoo News)LinkHow the council voted
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