Duplin Times, Q&A with Wayne E. Branch, Duplin County Commissioner District 5 incumbent

Duplin County, District Five - Wayne E. Branch

Wants to secure high speed internet and broadband access for the county.

- Wants to secure high speed internet and broadband access for the county.

Public Services

Wants to improve community and farming relations.

- Looks to create more affordable housing.
- Wants to improve community and farming relations.
- Does not support tax increases.

Economy

As of June 14, 2024, Wayne E. Branch did not have a website or any information online.

Education

Wants to improve police and community relations.

- Wants to improve police and community relations.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Wayne E. Branch

- 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.