Transylvania Times, Chase McKelvey nominated as County Commissioner replacement

Chase is from Transylvania County and graduated from Brevard High School. He and his wife Cit live in Brevard. 

Chase is the co-owner of Chase Insurance Group. 

Transylvania County, COMMISSIONERS' MEETING 07/08/2024

Chase R. McKelvey is currently serving as a Transylvania County Commissioner. He was appointed in 2024 and is seeking his first full term. He ran for the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners in 2014, but did not win. 

As of July 31, 2024, Chase R. McKelvey did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports economic growth with a mix of small and large businesses.

- Supports economic growth with a mix of small and large businesses.

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As of August 3, 2024, Christy Blakely’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Christy is a the owner of a small business, Cedar Mountain Outpost.

Transylvania Times: County Democrats and Republicans put forward new candidates

Christy Blakely's campaign for Transylvania County commissioner is her first run for public office.

As of July 31, 2024, Christy Blakely’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Christy Blakely

- 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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