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Tim resides in the Hamptonville area with his wife, son, and grandchildren on the family farm.

Tim is currently retired. He previously worked as the Chief of Police at Yadkinville Police Department.

Tim Parks currently serves on the Yadkin County Board of Education. Details about when he was first elected are unknown.

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

Public Services

Believes county employee salaries must be competitive with surrounding counties.

- Wants to foster economic development.
- Believes county employee salaries must be competitive with surrounding counties.

Economy

Wants to address school infrastructure by strategically planning renovations.

- Wants to address school infrastructure by strategically planning renovations.

Education

Plans to ensure fire departments are provided sufficient equipment and financial aid.

- Plans to ensure fire departments are provided sufficient equipment and financial aid.

Public Safety

Said, "I want to see structured growth but also want to make sure we protect our rural heritage."

- Said, "I want to see structured growth but also want to make sure we protect our rural heritage."

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Tim Parks

- 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.