RICHMOND COUNTY DAILY JOURNAL, Grooms aims to represent the working class as commissioner

RICHMOND COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA, Meet Our Commissioners

Andy holds a General Educational Development (GED) from Richmond Community College. 

Andy works as a miner for the mining company, Covia. He previously worked as a contractor in the construction industry. 

Andy Grooms is currently a Richmond County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his first term. 

As of June 14, 2024, Andy Grooms did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Said when running for county commissioner in 2020, he wants to work with Richmond Community College to find ways to attract " career-based jobs..." to the area.

- Said when running for county commissioner in 2020, he wants to work with Richmond Community College to find ways to attract " career-based jobs..." to the area.

Economy

Education

The Richmmond Observer, Richmond County Commissioner Grooms calls out Tillis for supporting gun legislation

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Promised to vote against any attempts to construct a new sports complex using taxpayer dollars.

- Promised to vote against any attempts to construct a new sports complex using taxpayer dollars.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Andy Grooms

Andy works as a Miner for the mining company, Covia. He previously worked as a contractor in the construction industry. 

Andy Grooms is a Richmond County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his first term. 

As of June 14, 2024, Andy Grooms did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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.