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As of July 4, 2024, John D. Horton did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

County of Hertford, County Commissioners

John D. Horton currently serves as County Commissioner in Hertford County. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his second term. He is currently the vice chair. He previously served as County School Board Member in Hertford County and served 1 term from 2010 to 2014.

As of June 9, 2025, John D. Horton did not have a website or any information online.

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John D. Horton

- 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.