Jim is a native of Gaston County, where he has spent most of his life and graduated from East Gaston High School in 1982. He graduated from the FBI National Academy for Law Enforcement Administrators at Quantico and worked on graduate-level studies through the University of Virginia. He and his wife, Paige, have two children and they attend church.

Jim is a retired Master Sergeant from the 169th Fighter Wing at McIntire ANG Base, with a history of service in the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard, including roles as a weapons instructor and supervisor on various aircraft. After military service, he worked at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association as a Training Coordinator in the Executive Security Division.

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Jim Bailey's campaign for County Commissioner in Gaston County is his first run for public office.

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Believes in a "common sense approach" to public services by listening to community needs and improving citizens' lives.

- Believes in a "common sense approach" to public services by listening to community needs and improving citizens' lives.

Public Services

Wants to decrease property taxes and reevaluate if property evaluations have been made fairly.

Supports eliminating property taxes for long-term residents over 70.

Believes in lowering taxes and stopping "government intrusion."

- Wants to decrease property taxes and reevaluate if property evaluations have been made fairly.
- Supports eliminating property taxes for long-term residents over 70.
- Believes in lowering taxes and stopping "government intrusion."

Economy

Said, "I stand behind our teachers and school systems."

Supports parental involvement in their children's education.

- Wants to increase school safety.
- Said, "I stand behind our teachers and school systems."
- Supports parental involvement in their children's education.

Education

Believes incarcerated individuals must be treated "humanely."

- Believes incarcerated individuals must be treated "humanely."
- Believes in smaller government.
- Supports emergency services.

Public Safety

Opposes the purchasing of houses in Gaston County by people from western states who will "make their money and hit the road."

- Opposes the purchasing of houses in Gaston County by people from western states who will "make their money and hit the road."

Housing & Urban Development

As of June 12, 2025, Jim Bailey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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- 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.

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