Jones County Economic Development lists its office at 418 NC Highway 58 North in Trenton and identifies “Economic Development & Planning Director: John Bender.”

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Jack currently works as Jones County's economic development and planning director.

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John H. (Jack) Bender III currently works as Jones County's economic development and planning director.

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, John H. (Jack) Bender III did not have a website or any information online.

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John H. (Jack) Bender III

As of September 2, 2026, John H. (Jack) Bender III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Applications can be found online at jonescountync.gov, on paper at Jones County Tax Office Drive-Thru (418 Hwy 58 N, Trenton, NC 28585), or by email through jbender@jonescountync.gov. Questions can be directed to John Bender, Economic Development Director at 252-617-6165 or jbender@jonescountync.gov.

John H. (Jack) Bender III currently works as Jones County's economic development director.

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