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Mark Ledford was born and raised in Yancey County. He attended Mars Hill University. He lives in the Jacks Creek Community with his wife and two children. He is a born-again Christian and attends West Burnsville Baptist Church. 

Mark Ledford has worked as the vice president of Heritage Grading Paving.

Mark Ledford currently serves as the County Commissioner in Yancey County. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his second term. 

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

Public Services

Wants to foster economic growth while practicing fiscal responsibility.

- Wants to foster economic growth while practicing fiscal responsibility.

Economy

Supports increasing funding for education.

- Supports increasing funding for education.

Education

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Mark Ledford

Mark Ledford resides in Yancey County with his wife. They have two children. He is a born-again Christian and attends West Burnsville Baptist Church. 

Mark Ledford has worked as the vice president of Heritage Grading Paving. 

Mark Ledford has been serving as the Yancey County Commissioner since 2016. 

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

Prioritizes expanding emergency services.

- Prioritizes expanding emergency services.

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- 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.