Business Climate
Taxes & Government
The Washington County Government is governed by a group of five County Commissioners who are elected every four years. A County Administrator is employed to direct county business and carry out the mandates of the Commissioners.
The County Seat is located in Hagerstown, the largest city. The Hagerstown City Government is run by five City Council members and a Mayor, elected every four years. The City Administrator is employed as the operational manager for the City.