Gaston Gazette, Meet candidates for the Gaston County Board of Commissioners' primary election

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Scott is a lifetime resident of Gaston County. He has a degree in industrial technology from Appalachian State University. He lives in Gastonia with his wife Amy.

Scott is the owner of A+ Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc.

Scott Shehan's campaign for Gaston County Commissioner is his first entry into politics. 

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

Public Services

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Supports reducing regulations and bureaucratic hurdles to create a business-friendly environment, aiming to attract new businesses and promote economic growth.

Supports reducing regulations and bureaucratic hurdles, aiming to attract new businesses and promote economic growth.

Believes high land taxes burden families and businesses, hindering economic growth. Plans to alleviate this through fiscally responsible strategies and streamlined government spending.

Supports initiatives to help farmers and agricultural businesses succeed, recognizing their importance to the local economy.

Supports initiatives to help farmers and agricultural businesses succeed.

Opposes "unnecessary government intrusion and overreach" in regulations and will fight against legislation infringing on citizens' rights.

- Supports reducing regulations and bureaucratic hurdles, aiming to attract new businesses and promote economic growth.
- Supports alleviating high land taxes.
- Supports initiatives to help farmers and agricultural businesses succeed.
- Opposes "unnecessary government intrusion and overreach" in regulations and will fight against legislation infringing on citizens' rights.

Economy

Believes in the power of school choice and supports increased investment in education and training programs to align with local industry needs.

- Believes in the power of school choice and supports increased investment in education and training programs to align with local industry needs.

Education

Believes the safety and security of Gaston County residents are paramount. Plans to work closely with law enforcement to ensure they have necessary resources and support.

Plans to work closely with law enforcement to ensure they have necessary resources and support.

Believes responsible gun ownership is essential for personal liberty and opposes any restrictions on these rights.

- Plans to work closely with law enforcement to ensure they have necessary resources and support.
- Opposes gun control. 

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Supports smart growth and infrastructure improvements, prioritizing investment in roads, bridges, and broadband access while maintaining Gaston County’s unique character.

Supports investment in roads, bridges, and broadband access.

- Supports investment in roads, bridges, and broadband access.

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Scott Shehan

Scott Shehan is a lifetime resident of Gaston County, where he currently resides with his wife, Amy, in Gastonia. He attended Appalachian State University, where he majored in Industrial Technology with a minor in Appropriate Technology and a concentration in Sustainable Development. Information about the church he attends is not provided, nor is there additional information about his family beyond his marital status.

As of July 8, 2024, Scott Shehan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports efficient allocation of funds and transparent budgeting to maximize taxpayer value and benefit the community.

Believes in supporting small businesses through hard work and community commitment. Plans to address challenges faced by local businesses and the working class.

Believes in upholding the Second Amendment and safeguarding the right to keep and bear arms for self-defense, hunting, and sport.

- 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.