Blanton enters race for District 4 commissioner

Ballotpedia - Mark Blanton

Mark has been a resident of Greene County since 1992. He is married.

Mark owns the small business, Greensboro Jewelers.

Mark Blanton's campaign for County Commissioner in Greene County Commission District 4 is his first entry into politics.

Served as a member and chairman of the Greensboro Downtown Development Authority and is currently the chairman of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Greene County Courthouse.

- Served as a member and chairman of the Greensboro Downtown Development Authority and is currently the chairman of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Greene County Courthouse.

Public Services

Served as a member and chairman of the Greensboro Business Association.

- Served as a member and chairman of the Greensboro Business Association.

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As of July 24, 2024, Mark Blanton did not have a website or any information online.

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Mark Blanton

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