Previewing the Hagerstown City Council election

Four incumbents and six challengers are running this year for seats on the Hagerstown City Council, which includes five members elected to four-year terms. The positions on the council are nonpartisan and elected at-large during presidential election years. The council is responsible for adopting policies, ordinances and resolutions for the city, including annual operating and capital budgets. Annual compensation for council members is $8,000.