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Richard lives in Kernersville, North Carolina, and attended Forsyth County High School. He is a father to 2 children.

Richard currently works as a farm owner and operator.

Richard V. Linville currently serves as the county commissioner in Forsyth County Commission District B. He was first elected in 1980 and is serving his 11th term.

As of June 14, 2024, Richard V. Linville did not have a website or any information online.

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Winston-Salem Journal

Wants to keep taxes low and foster economic development.

- Wants to keep taxes low and foster economic development.

Economy

Education

Lists health department matters as a top priority.

- Lists health department matters as a top priority.
- Supports emergency services.

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Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Richard V. Linville

Richard V. Linville currently serves as the County Commissioner in Forsyth County Commission District B. He was first elected in 1980 and is serving his 11th term.

- 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.