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Sammy Aiken brings experience and vision to Lenoir County Commission race

Sammy Aiken served for 12 years on the Kinston City Council.

As of June 8, 2025, Sammy C. Aiken did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Promises support for small businesses through downtown marketing and tech assistance.

- Promises support for small businesses through downtown marketing and tech assistance.

Economy

Proposed the creation of a "school to work" program in which Lenoir Community College would tailor curriculums with local job opportunities.

- Proposed the creation of a "school to work" program in which Lenoir Community College would tailor curriculums with local job opportunities.

Education

Public Safety

Support grants for environmental sustainability.

- Support grants for environmental sustainability.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants improvements regarding county roads and water systems.

- Wants improvements regarding county roads and water systems.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Sammy C. Aiken

WNCT, Kinston native sworn in as new member of the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners

Lenoir County, County Commissioners 

Keith King is currently County Commissioner in Lenoir County. Keith has been in this position since 2023. Keith previously served on the  Lenoir County Board of Education for nine years. 

As of June 8, 2025, Keith King did not have a website or any information online.

Keith King

As of June 22, 2024, Linda Rouse Sutton did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

LinkedIn

Linda works as a Intergovernmental Liaison SEANC (State Employees Assoc. of NC.). Linda previously worked as a Employee Training Coordinator at Dobbs Youth Development Center and as a Substitute Teacher for Lenoir County Schools.

Linda Rouse Sutton is currently County Commissioner in Lenoir County. Linda has been in office since 2008. 

As of June 8, 2025, Linda Rouse Sutton did not have a website or any information online.

Linda Rouse Sutton

- 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.