Brent Goddard
Candidate for County Commissioner, Iredell County
Background
- Occupation
- Retired military colonel; former corporate supply chain executive
He retired as a colonel in 2012 after 34 years of service in the Navy and Marine Corps and later spent more than seven years at Ingersoll Rand, including as vice president of supply chain for Trane Latin America; he has not held elected office.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supported reducing the tax rate to keep taxes flat
ReportIredell County Commissioner Candidate Q&A: Brent GoddardCandidate questionnaire · Iredell Free News · Feb 28, 2026 · iredellfreenews.com
“I think that the tax rate should have been reduced to ensure taxes remained flat.”
Education
Supports competitive pay to recruit and keep teachers
ReportIredell County Commissioner Candidate Q&A: Brent GoddardCandidate questionnaire · Iredell Free News · Feb 28, 2026 · iredellfreenews.com
“I would be working closely with our legislative representatives and school board to ensure competitive pay for teachers.”
Housing
Supports declining ETJ releases until a strategic plan exists
ReportIredell County Commissioner Candidate Q&A: Brent GoddardCandidate questionnaire · Iredell Free News · Feb 28, 2026 · iredellfreenews.com
“I support this strategy in the short term until a complete strategic plan is developed.”
Government & transparency
Proposes a countywide strategic plan for smart growth
ReportIredell County Commissioner Candidate Q&A: Brent GoddardCandidate questionnaire · Iredell Free News · Feb 28, 2026 · iredellfreenews.com
“The County needs to develop a true strategic plan that both the county and businesses can use to ensure smart growth.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brent Goddard on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Iredell County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Iredell County Commissioner Candidate Q&A: Brent Goddard
Candidate questionnaire · Iredell Free News · Feb 28, 2026 · iredellfreenews.com
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