As of July 2, 2024, Ronnie Marsh did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Boone’s Fire Marshal Ronnie Marsh retiring

Ronnie is currently retired. He served as a fire marshal for almost 4 decades. 

Ballotpedia: Ronnie Marsh

Ronnie Marsh previously ran for state representative in 2016, but did not win.

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

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Charlie holds a degree in political science from Appalachian State University. He lives in Watauga County with his wife and daughter. 

Charlie currently works as the director of retail dining at Appalachian State University. He previously worked as a general manager at Pizza Hut. 

Ballotpedia, Charlie Wallin

Charlie Wallin currently serves as a Watauga County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2018 and is serving his second term. He ran for U.S. House in Congressional District 5 in 2016, but he did not win. 

As of June 14, 2024, Charlie Wallin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes that supporting public schools and Caldwell Community College is crucial for children's lifelong success. Plans to address overcrowding by funding classroom expansions at Parkway School and resolving space issues at Harden Park School.

Wants to allocate funds to add more space to Parkway School classrooms and address overcrowding at Harden Park School. 

Plans to support  local public schools and Caldwell Community College.

- Wants to allocate funds to add more space to Parkway School classrooms and address overcrowding at Harden Park School. 
- Plans to support  local public schools and Caldwell Community College.

Plans to develop a five-year plan for comprehensive ambulance coverage and improve fire services, the Sheriff’s Department, and Emergency Management.

Plans to develop a five-year plan to ensure ambulance coverage is accessible countywide.

- Plans to develop a five-year plan to ensure ambulance coverage is accessible countywide.

Believes in addressing affordable housing needs and development issues to enhance the lives of working families in Watauga County.

Wants to address affordable housing needs and development issues for working families in the County.

Believes it is critical to ensure affordable housing for residents and support low-income homeowners with necessary repairs.

Wants to expand affordable housing for working citizens. 

Promises to provide aid to low-income homeowners who need home repairs.

- Wants to address affordable housing needs and development issues for working families in the County.
- Wants to expand affordable housing for working citizens. 
- Promises to provide aid to low-income homeowners who need home repairs.

Believes controlling Watauga County's transportation and infrastructure from Raleigh is ineffective and unfair. Supports resisting external control over local issues.

Wants to regulate the county population and reduce traffic. 

- Wants to regulate the county population and reduce traffic. 

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- 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.