James Leo Furstenberg, III

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Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

5 candidates ran for City of Cumberland Council (Allegany County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Cumberland voters.

About James Leo Furstenberg, III

Cumberland City Councilman. Currently serves on the Cumberland City Council; he won a council seat in the 2022 city election and took office in January 2023.

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• Joe George
• Brandon Timothy Scarlett
• Gregory Elias Triantafillides
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Is James Leo Furstenberg, III the incumbent?

Yes. James Leo Furstenberg, III currently holds this office.

What does the City of Cumberland Council seat do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who is James Leo Furstenberg, III running against?

Joe George, Brandon Timothy Scarlett, Gregory Elias Triantafillides and William Valois, for City of Cumberland Council (Allegany County).

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