Gary Shields

Kaleena Keener Messer

Stephanie Hyder Laseter

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 

Member of the board that governs your county's public school system

Macon

Student Wellbeing

Public Safety

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Teachers

School Curriculum

Diedre Breeden

Robert (Bob) Perkins

Greg Zickgraf

Matthew Reynolds

Pamela Peek Bell

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 

Businesses

Energy & the Environment

Administration

Craig D. Goforth

John H. Bratz

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is mostly independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, make decisions based on the superintendents recommendations, manage the finances of the board, appoint the superintendent, and provide good quality school facilities.
- In addition to the typical responsibilities of a Board of Education Member, Board of Education Chairs also oversee create the agenda for board meetings.
- Board of Education members are most often elected to 4 year terms in nonpartisan elections, although some counties in North Carolina elect members to 2 year terms. The Chair of the County Board serves in their role for 1 year. 

Head of the board that governs your county's public school system.

Madison

Taxes

College & Career Readiness

A.J. Brownstein

Alex Robinson

Deborah Deal Boone

Melissa Sluder

Buddy Harwood

Robin Lyles

- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails. 

Housing & Urban Development

Jail Management

Criminal Justice

Mark A. Cody

The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.

Victim Assistance

Judicial Efficiency

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Alan C. Wyatt

C. William Briggs III

Connie Molland

Jeremy Hensley

Mark Snelson

Shannon Dowler

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.

Public Health

Economy

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Jimmie Ramsey

Ross Young

Scott Boone

Burlington

Alamance

Haw River

Gibsonville

Elon

Ossipee

Mebane

Swepsonville

Green Level

Graham

Cary

Fayetteville

Seagrove

Spring Lake

Taylortown

Aberdeen

Pinebluff

Raeford

Jamestown

Franklinville

Ramseur

Siler City

Goldston

Foxfire

Southern Pines

Pinehurst

Archdale

High Point

Apex

Greensboro

Trinity

Staley

Summerfield

Sedalia

Pleasant Garden

Candor

Whispering Pines

Whitsett

Liberty

Randleman

Robbins

Carthage

Asheboro

Cameron

Vass

Wilkesboro

North Wilkesboro

Elkin

Yadkinville

Ronda

Boonville

Jonesville

Mount Airy

Dobson

Pilot Mountain

East Bend

Taylorsville

King

Kernersville

Walnut Cove

Hickory

Danbury

Stokesdale

Eden

Wentworth

Sparta

Lansing

Seven Devils

Blowing Rock

Rhodhiss

Lenoir

Hudson

Cedar Rock

Sawmills

Granite Falls

Gamewell

Tobaccoville

Cajah's Mountain

Reidsville

Stoneville

Jefferson

West Jefferson

Boone

Mayodan

Oak Ridge

Beech Mountain

Hot Springs

Spruce Pine

Bakersville

Clyde

Canton

Banner Elk

Elk Park

Sugar Mountain

Newland

Crossnore

Grandfather

Burnsville

Marshall

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Macon Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

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Madison County Board of Education Chair, Post CHAIR

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Madison County Board of Education Member, District 1

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Madison Sheriff

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1 candidate

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Madison County Commissioner

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Madison Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

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