A graduate of the NC School of Science and Math, UNC-Wilmington, and Duke University (Master’s Degree in Public Policy), Alissa is proud to raise her eight and thirteen-year-old daughters in their home state of North Carolina.

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Personal Commitment: As a parent of RSS students and a volunteer and board member for Communities in Schools-Rowan, I am dedicated to supporting our schools, including being a strong supporter of a school bond on the ballot; our children are worth investing in.

### Promoting a Culture of Learning and Growth

Advocacy for Literacy: As a board member of the Rowan County Literacy Council, I am committed to promoting reading as a key activity for all citizens, fostering a culture of curiosity and open-mindedness.

Alissa Redmond attended the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and the University of North Carolina Wilmington and earned a master's degree in public policy from Duke University. She is a parent of students in Rowan-Salisbury Schools and raises two daughters in North Carolina. She serves as a volunteer and board member with Communities in Schools-Rowan and as a board member of the Rowan County Literacy Council.

Alissa Redmond attended the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and the University of North Carolina Wilmington and earned a master's degree in public policy from Duke University. She has two children. She serves as a volunteer and board member with Communities in Schools-Rowan and as a board member of the Rowan County Literacy Council.

#### Alissa Redmond is a Rowan County resident & owner of South Main Book Company in Salisbury NC.

She previously served in India, Afghanistan, Washington DC, Hong Kong, and Bolivia as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State.

She also worked in the City of New Orleans’ Mayor’s Office for Health Policy post-Hurricane Katrina and volunteered with the Peace Corps to teach English in Fiji.

Alissa owns South Main Book Company in Salisbury. She previously served as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State and worked in the City of New Orleans' Mayor's Office for Health Policy.

Alissa Redmond (Rowan County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2024)

Alissa Redmond (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Rowan County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source]

Alissa Redmond (Rowan County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2024)

Alissa previously ran for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners in 2024.

Alissa Redmond (Rowan County Board of Commissioners, North ...

Alissa previously ran for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners in 2024 but did not win. 

2026 North Carolina General Election

### Fostering Growth and Opportunity

Vision for Growth: My priority as commissioner is to welcome and encourage economic development in new (non-AI Data center) directions. Rowan County is uniquely positioned with the majority of available land along the I-85 corridor between Charlotte and Greensboro/Winston-Salem corridor, presenting vast opportunities for development that works with - not against - existing neighborhoods.

Background in Global Business: With experience connecting with global industry leaders as a diplomat, I appreciate seeking outside opportunities to fuel growth here at home. But I also understand the vital importance of investing in our own grassroots, as small business owners pay local taxes while their money circulates more actively in our community than money spent online or with large corporations.

Prioritizes economic development in areas other than artificial intelligence data centers.

Advocates for investing in local small businesses.

- Prioritizes economic development in areas other than artificial intelligence data centers.
- Advocates for investing in local small businesses.

Economy

Placemaking and Community Growth: Rowan County planners have displayed incredible talent over centuries connecting our remarkable community. I want to do all I can to build off their efforts, to encourage more young families to reside and work here, to support and grow existing arts and cultural opportunities, to protect our small businesses and sources of investigative journalism as they flourish.

Wants to support and expand local arts and cultural opportunities.

Is committed to promoting reading for county residents.

- Wants to support and expand local arts and cultural opportunities.
- Is committed to promoting reading for county residents.

Public Services

Wants development to work with, rather than against, existing neighborhoods.

- Wants development to work with, rather than against, existing neighborhoods.

Housing & Urban Development

### Caring for Our Heroes

Veterans’ Well-being: Having served in the national security branch, I am committed to supporting veterans, especially in accessing mental health resources, opioid addiction rehabilitation, and assistance with homelessness.

Is committed to helping veterans access resources for mental health, opioid rehabilitation, and homelessness.

- Is committed to helping veterans access resources for mental health, opioid rehabilitation, and homelessness.

Public Safety

As of January 5, 2026, Alissa Redmond’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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#### Alissa Redmond For Rowan County Commissioner

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#### Alissa Redmond is a Rowan County resident & owner of South Main Book Company in Salisbury NC.

She previously served in India, Afghanistan, Washington DC, Hong Kong, and Bolivia as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State.

She also worked in the City of New Orleans’ Mayor’s Office for Health Policy post-Hurricane Katrina and volunteered with the Peace Corps to teach English in Fiji.

A graduate of the NC School of Science and Math, UNC-Wilmington, and Duke University (Master’s Degree in Public Policy), Alissa is proud to raise her eight and thirteen-year-old daughters in their home state of North Carolina. She is, and will forever be, a preacher's kid at heart.

#### Alissa Redmond For Rowan County Commissioner

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#### Alissa Redmond is a Rowan County resident & owner of South Main Book Company in Salisbury NC.

She previously served in India, Afghanistan, Washington DC, Hong Kong, and Bolivia as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State.

She also worked in the City of New Orleans’ Mayor’s Office for Health Policy post-Hurricane Katrina and volunteered with the Peace Corps to teach English in Fiji.

Background in Global Business: With experience connecting with global industry leaders as a diplomat, I appreciate seeking outside opportunities to fuel growth here at home. But I also understand the vital importance of investing in our own grassroots, as small business owners pay local taxes while their money circulates more actively in our community than money spent online or with large corporations. I am comfortable speaking with industry leaders from here or overseas in order to build a stronger economy for our county.

Prioritizes economic development, other than artificial intelligence data centers, that works with existing neighborhoods.

Education & Talent Retention

### Investing in Our Future

Renewal School District: As the only renewal school district in North Carolina, Rowan-Salisbury Schools (RSS) are at the forefront of transformative public education. We must attract and retain top talent within Rowan-Salisbury Schools, a vital employer and partner in our county.

Education & Talent Retention

### Investing in Our Future

Personal Commitment: As a parent of RSS students and a volunteer and board member for Communities in Schools-Rowan, I am dedicated to supporting our schools, including being a strong supporter of a school bond on the ballot; our children are worth investing in.

Community Development and Housing

### Building a Vibrant and Welcoming Community

Placemaking and Community Growth: Rowan County planners have displayed incredible talent over centuries connecting our remarkable community. I want to do all I can to build off their efforts, to encourage more young families to reside and work here, to support and grow existing arts and cultural opportunities, to protect our small businesses and sources of investigative journalism as they flourish.

Literacy and Cultural Enrichment

### Promoting a Culture of Learning and Growth

Advocacy for Literacy: As a board member of the Rowan County Literacy Council, I am committed to promoting reading as a key activity for all citizens, fostering a culture of curiosity and open-mindedness.

Veterans Support

### Caring for Our Heroes

Veterans’ Well-being: Having served in the national security branch, I am committed to supporting veterans, especially in accessing mental health resources, opioid addiction rehabilitation, and assistance with homelessness.

Committed to supporting veterans' access to mental health, opioid rehabilitation, and homelessness resources.

- Committed to supporting veterans' access to mental health, opioid rehabilitation, and homelessness resources.

In the world these sad folks live in, I apparently perpetuate a culture war with my own brand of hatred, and I should return to where I came from — which is this state of North Carolina. I was born in Wilmington and raised primarily in Durham.

VoyageRaleigh interview with Alissa Redmond

Alissa Redmond was born in Wilmington and raised primarily in Durham.

Life & Work with Alissa Redmond - VoyageRaleigh Magazine ...

I purchased an independent bookstore in Salisbury, North Carolina, after taking leave from my career as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State. After tours in Afghanistan, India, and other cities overseas, I was eager to give my four-year-old daughter stability and sidewalks for a while as she learned what it means to be an American at such an interesting moment in the history of our nation.

Alissa Redmond purchased an independent bookstore in Salisbury, North Carolina, after taking leave from her career as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State.

Alissa Redmond (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Rowan County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Alissa Redmond ran for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners in 2024.

Advocates for attracting outside investment and investing in local small businesses to support Rowan County's economic growth.

Supports repairing condemned school facilities and paying school staff living wages.

Committed to promoting reading for Rowan County residents.

Plans to use a book truck to stock Little Free Libraries, hold story hours, and promote literacy across Rowan County.

Committed to helping veterans access mental-health resources, rehabilitation for opioid addiction, and homelessness assistance.

Alissa Redmond is from Wilmington, North Carolina. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina and a master’s degree in public policy from Duke University. She has two daughters and lives in Rowan County.

Alissa is the owner of South Main Book Company in Salisbury, North Carolina. She previously worked as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State. 

Alissa Redmond ran for election to the Rowan County Board of Commissioners in 2024.

Incumbent commissioners win reelection | Salisbury Post

Supports economic development in Rowan County.

Said, "I also understand the vital importance of investing in our own grassroots, as small business owners pay local taxes while their money circulates more actively in our community than money spent online or with large corporations."

Supports veterans' access to mental health resources, opioid addiction rehabilitation, and assistance with homelessness.

Believes the housing crisis can be addressed through creativity, substantial land assets, low taxes, and a desirable location.

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