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Corey earned his master's degree in administration from Central Michigan University. He and his wife have 6 children and 1 grandchild.

Corey previously worked as the Fire Chief at the City of Rocky Mount Fire Department. He also served in the U.S. Army.

Corey C. Mercer's campaign for County Commissioner for Nash County Commission District 4 is his first run for public office.

As of June 14, 2024, Corey C. Mercer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Economy

Wants to improve education by emphasizing workforce readiness and including an "attractive teacher supplement."

- Wants to improve education by emphasizing workforce readiness and including an "attractive teacher supplement."

Education

Wants to overcome "pay disparity for all employees with emphasis on public safety."

- Wants to overcome "pay disparity for all employees with emphasis on public safety."

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Supports creating new infrastructure to address growth in Southern Nash County.

- Supports creating new infrastructure to address growth in Southern Nash County.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Corey C. Mercer

- 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.