As of February 8, 2024, Giles E. (buddy) Byrd’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Columbus County, Giles E. (Buddy) Byrd

Giles is currently the county commissioner for Columbus County's 3rd district.

As of June 9, 2025, Giles E. (buddy) Byrd’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Giles E. (buddy) Byrd

The News Reporter, Byrd gets GOP challenger; filing ends Friday

Salahudin was born and raised in Hallsboro. He then served for 13 years in the U.S. Army. He is involved in community affairs in Hallsboro currently.

Salahudin previously worked at the Social Security Administration.

Salahudin's campaign for county commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Said, "If elected, [he] would champion the needs of children and the elderly."

- Said, "If elected, [he] would champion the needs of children and the elderly."

Said, "If elected, [he] would seek opportunities for further economic development of the county."

- Said, "If elected, [he] would seek opportunities for further economic development of the county."

As of June 9, 2025, Salahudin Majeed’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Salahudin Majeed

- 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.

Columbus County Commissioner, District 3

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