Staff Directory • William "Ed" Martin - Northampton County, NC

William "Ed" Martin currently serves on the Northampton County Commission District 3.

2026 North Carolina General Election

In his remarks, Board Chair Martin expressed his gratitude for the people who worked to bring this new company to the county. In addition to the new jobs, he pointed out that it will have a positive impact on the county’s tax base as well, meaning that the county can invest in the future without placing more burden on homeowners.

“That brings more resources for our schools, our first responders, and just builds a better quality of life for every single person that calls Northampton County home,” Martin emphasized.

Northampton Welcomes New Industry

He thanked Linde for choosing to come to the county.

“Your commitment to this community is what makes us an attractive place for global industry to plant their roots. We can see more than just a new facility being built. We see a signal to the rest of the country that Northampton County is open for business.

“We are a community that respects our heritage while embracing our future,” he concluded.

Advocates for attracting industrial investment to expand the county tax base and provide resources for schools and first responders.

- Advocates for attracting industrial investment to expand the county tax base and provide resources for schools and first responders.

Economy

As of April 6, 2026, Ed Martin did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Ed Martin

As of April 6, 2026, William "Ed" Martin did not have a website or any information online.

William "Ed" Martin

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Members
William "Ed" Martin
Chairman
Email William Martin

Elected: 12/2022
Term Expires: 12/2026
District #3: Roanoke and Jackson Township Jackson, Rehobeth, Lasker and Potecasi

Board of Commissioners

Ed Martin serves as a Northampton County commissioner for District 3. He was elected in 2022.

Advocates attracting industrial investment to create jobs, expand county resources, and avoid increasing burdens on homeowners.

William "Ed" Martin is currently a member of the Northampton County Board of Commissioners. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

UCPCOG Board Members

Northampton County Register of Deeds

Supports new industry as a means to create jobs and improve the tax base.

Ed is the chair of the Northampton County Board of Commissioners.

Northampton welcomes new industry

Ed is currently a Northampton County Commissioner. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Supports new industry as a way to create jobs and increase the tax base.

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Earl Daniels

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