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Brian is married to his wife, Michelle, and they have 2 sons. He served as Chairman of the Burke County Republican Party from 2021 to 2023.

Brian is the president and owner of Ninevah Productions, which publishes the Blue Ridge Christian News, distributed across several counties in North Carolina. He has a background in sales and business management, having worked in the new vehicle automobile business and managed 13 stores as a district manager for a nationwide automotive parts chain. Previously, he served in the U.S. Army until 1996.

Brian Barrier's campaign for the Burke County Board of Commissioners is his first run for public office. 

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Believes protecting natural resources is crucial for Burke County, marketed as "Nature's Playground."

- Believes protecting natural resources is crucial for Burke County, marketed as "Nature's Playground."

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Plans to lower taxes by growing the economy through manufacturing, technical innovation, and partnerships with elected leaders.

Supports "lower property taxes," "government transparency," and "no wasteful spending."

- Plans to lower taxes by growing the economy through manufacturing, technical innovation, and partnerships with elected leaders.
- Supports "lower property taxes," "government transparency," and "no wasteful spending."

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As of June 14, 2024, Brian Barrier’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports the staff and inmates at Avery/Mitchell Correctional Institution as a member of the Community Relations Council.

- Supports the staff and inmates at Avery/Mitchell Correctional Institution as a member of the Community Relations Council.

Public Safety

Opposes higher property taxes and plans to reduce them if elected.

- Opposes higher property taxes and plans to reduce them if elected.

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Brian Barrier

Brian is married to his wife, Michelle, and they have two sons. He served as Chairman of the Burke County Republican Party from 2021 to 2023.

Brian Barrier is the President and Owner of Ninevah Productions, which publishes the Blue Ridge Christian News, distributed across several counties in North Carolina. He has a background in sales and business management, having worked in the new vehicle automobile business and managed 13 stores as a district manager for a nationwide automotive parts chain. Previously, he served in the United States Army until September of 1996.

Brian Barrier's campaign for County Commissioner is his first run for public office. 

Brian Barrier was born in Burke County, NC, and attended Freedom High School, graduating in 1990. He is married to Michelle, a 5th grade public school teacher, and they have two sons, ages 17 and 25. While the specific church Brian attends is not mentioned, he owns and publishes the Blue Ridge Christian News, indicating involvement in the Christian community. Details about his family life include that his older son Trevor has a charter fishing business in Florida, and his younger son Luke is a high school student with skills in computer coding.

Brian Barrier served as Chairman of the Burke County Republican Party from 2021 to 2023. He is currently running for the position of County Commissioner in Burke County with the election scheduled for March 5th, 2024.

- 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.