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County Commissioner, Iredell County
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Bert ConnollyIredell County

Bert Connolly

Candidate for County Commissioner, Iredell County

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Chief deputy, Iredell County Sheriff's Office; commissioner

Chairman of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, on which he has served since December 2022, he is chief deputy of the Iredell County Sheriff's Office with 31 years in law enforcement.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports paying cash for projects instead of borrowing

    Iredell County Commissioner Candidate Q&A: Bert Connolly

    Candidate questionnaire · Iredell Free News · Feb 28, 2026 · iredellfreenews.com

    “We have demonstrated that by using cash to fund projects whenever possible instead of relying solely on long-term debt.”
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Public safety

  • Supports increased public safety funding to match growth

    Iredell County Commissioner Candidate Q&A: Bert Connolly

    Candidate questionnaire · Iredell Free News · Feb 28, 2026 · iredellfreenews.com

    “the board has made significant investments in public safety to keep pace with the rapid growth in our county”
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Education

Housing

  • Opposes more residential ETJ releases to towns

    Iredell County Commissioner Candidate Q&A: Bert Connolly

    Candidate questionnaire · Iredell Free News · Feb 28, 2026 · iredellfreenews.com

    “I have consistently opposed additional residential ETJ releases because expanding them further accelerates high-density growth into unincorporated areas.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports recruiting employers to expand the commercial tax base

    Iredell County Commissioner Candidate Q&A: Bert Connolly

    Candidate questionnaire · Iredell Free News · Feb 28, 2026 · iredellfreenews.com

    “strengthening our commercial and industrial tax base helps offset service costs without placing the entire burden on homeowners”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Bert Connolly on them.

  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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