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County Commissioner, Stanly County · At-large

Bill Lawhon

Candidate for County Commissioner, Stanly County, At-large

Republican

Background

Occupation
Vice chairman, Stanly County Board of Commissioners

Vice chairman of the Stanly County Board of Commissioners, representing District 2 since December 2022; he is the Republican nominee for the at-large seat.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposed spending $10,000 on a commissioner ethics investigation

    In September 2026 he cast the only vote against censuring Commissioner Trent Hatley and objected to paying for an outside investigation.

    Stanly commissioners censure Hatley, approve ethics investigation

    News coverage · Stanly News Journal · Sep 10, 2026 · stanlynewsjournal.com

    “$10,000 is a waste of taxpayer dollars.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Voted for a 10-year incentive grant for Michelin's Norwood expansion

    The April 2026 vote was unanimous; the project is expected to add 30 jobs.

    Stanly commissioners approve incentive grant for Michelin plant upgrades

    News coverage · Stanly News Journal · Apr 8, 2026 · stanlynewsjournal.com

    “unanimously approved an economic development incentive grant equal to 75% of new taxes generated by the project”
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