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Brian Totten is married and has two daughters. 

Brian has worked with local and state government agencies, such as the Department of Public Safety, Guilford County Sheriff’s Department, Guilford County Public Schools, and Piedmont Community College/Federal Trio Programs.

District 04 (unexpired term) - No one filed to run against current Commissioner Brian Totten (Democrat) so he will keep the District 04 seat, unopposed. Totten was appointed to that seat in March of 2025 after the resignation of former Commissioner Edith Gwynn, who had been elected in November of 2024.

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Brian Totten

DISTRICT 4

(term expires 12/2026)

GOVERNMENT | Caswell County | NC

Brian currently serves as Caswell County Commissioner for District 4. He was appointed to the seat in March 2025 after the resignation of former Commissioner Edith Gwynn, and the term expires in December 2026.

In Other Business: Commissioners January 20, 2026

Brian currently serves as Caswell County Commissioner for District 4. He was appointed to the seat in 2025 after the resignation of former Commissioner Edith Gwynn.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Economy

Public Services

As of January 5, 2026, Brian Totten did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

- Wants to ensure neighborhoods are safe.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Brian Totten

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Board of Commissioners

144 Court Square Yanceyville NC 27379

Phone: 336-694-4193

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Frank Rose

Vice Chair

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336-694-3761

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Tony Smith

Commissioner

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336-514-9369

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Tim Yarbrough

Chairman

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336-562-5434

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Brian Totten

Commissioner

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336-694-6744

Staff Directory | Caswell County | NC

Brian Totten currently serves as a Caswell County commissioner.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS | Caswell County | NC

Supports the passage of bills that improve roads and utilities.

Alejandra Gracias

Buket Urgen

- 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.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.