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Sammy Davis Webb studied political science at UNC Greensboro.

With the highest inflation in some 40 years, he said, which has affected gas and grocery prices, “I will not raise property taxes in Halifax County. For the last 22 years I’ve been fighting for criminal defendants. Now I want to fight for the citizens of Halifax County.”

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Sammy Davis Webb has worked on behalf of criminal defendants for 22 years.

Webb, Davis make history as they take commissioners seats - RRSpin

Sammy Webb became the first Black Republican on the board since James Edward O’Hara. Chenoa Richardson Davis became the first Native American to hold the office of county commissioner. Davis and Webb gained seats in the November election while longtime commissioner and vice chair Rives Manning lost his seat.

Webb, Davis make history as they take commissioners seats

Sammy was elected to a seat on the Halifax County Board of Commissioners in a November election.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Webb said he will also focus on recruiting jobs and industry in Halifax County. “I believe we must find industries and companies that pay a liveable wage and give benefits to employees.”

He referred to the Halifax County Corporate Park which currently has no activity. “I will not spend taxpayers’ money on proposed economic development projects unless they are economically feasible. I will also make a thorough investigation on any potential companies that plan to come to Halifax County so that our tax dollars are not wasted.”

Wants to recruit industries and companies that provide livable wages and employee benefits.

Pledges to fund economic-development projects only when economically feasible and to investigate prospective companies before committing tax dollars.

- Wants to recruit industries and companies that provide livable wages and employee benefits.
- Pledges to fund economic-development projects only when economically feasible and to investigate prospective companies before committing tax dollars.

Economy

As of September 2, 2026, Sammy Davis Webb did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Pledges not to raise property taxes in Halifax County.

- Pledges not to raise property taxes in Halifax County.

Housing & Urban Development

“When I start dealing with the issues one is building a new and modernized jail,” he said. “Deputies should not have to transport people to other jails across the state. Crime is too high. Violent criminals belong in jails and not on the streets costing taxpayers.” Webb said he will also focus on recruiting jobs and industry in Halifax County.

Proposes building a modern county jail to avoid transporting detainees to jails elsewhere in the state.

- Proposes building a modern county jail to avoid transporting detainees to jails elsewhere in the state.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Sammy Davis Webb

As of September 2, 2026, Sammy Davis Webb’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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