The Mountain Valley Independent, Bradford Announces Candidacy for Re-Election

The Dade County Sentinel, District 4 Commission Candidates Q&A

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Melissa is married to her husband Chris, with whom they have three sons. 

Melissa worked for business start-ups, and as a Dade County certified appraiser. 

Melissa Christiansen Bradford To Continue Serving In Her Late Father's Dade County Commission Post After Winning Special Election

Melissa C. Bradford is the Dade County Commissioner. The was elected to this position via a special election in 2021, due to the death of the former Commissioner who is also her father, Allan Bradford. 

As of March 19, 2024, Melissa C Bradford did not have a website or any information online.

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Said managing "proper growth without impeding the rights of the people." is a county challenge and wants to operate with minimal funds.

- Said managing "proper growth without impeding the rights of the people." is a county challenge and wants to operate with minimal funds.

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Melissa C Bradford

The Dade County Sentinel, Hartline Enters Race For District 4 Commissioner

Boyd L. Hartline Jr. attended Dade County High School. He is marred to his wife, Missy and they have one child. He is also a volunteer firefighter and EMT.

Boyd L. Hartline Jr. is a small business owner and welder. He previously worked for Chattanooga Boiler & Tank.

As of May 10, 2024, Boyd L Hartline Jr did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Said, he plans to "listen to the citizens so that I can better represent them and their wants and needs. I plan to accomplish this by attending public functions within my district and holding regular town hall meetings..."

Plans to be transparent with county citizens so they are aware of county decisions.

- Said, he plans to "listen to the citizens so that I can better represent them and their wants and needs. I plan to accomplish this by attending public functions within my district and holding regular town hall meetings..."
- Plans to be transparent with county citizens so they are aware of county decisions.

Said, "I will focus on the healthy growth of our county via businesses and jobs."

Said he will "put a stop to the wasteful spending of citizens’ tax dollars..."

- Said, "I will focus on the healthy growth of our county via businesses and jobs."
- Said he will "put a stop to the wasteful spending of citizens’ tax dollars..."

Supports funding trade programs and plans to prioritize investing in county youth. 

- Supports funding trade programs and plans to prioritize investing in county youth. 

As of March 19, 2024, Boyd L Hartline Jr did not have a website or any information online.

Wants focus on finishing uncompleted projects.

- Wants focus on finishing uncompleted projects.

Boyd L Hartline Jr

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