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County Commissioner, Sampson County · District 03

Chip Crumpler

Candidate for County Commissioner, Sampson County, District 03

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Sampson County commissioner

Sampson County commissioner representing District 3 (listed by the county as Houston Crumpler III).

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposes 1-cent property tax cut if sales tax passes

    He said he could not promise a cut on behalf of the full board.

    Commissioners urge yes vote for sales tax

    News coverage · The Sampson Independent · Sep 17, 2026 · clintonnc.com

    “I intend to advocate that this board consider reducing the property tax rate by approximately 1 cent next year”
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  • Pledges continued spending control even with new revenue

    Commissioners urge yes vote for sales tax

    News coverage · The Sampson Independent · Sep 17, 2026 · clintonnc.com

    “Additional revenue should not relieve us of our responsibility to continue to control spending, operate efficiently and be good stewards of taxpayers' money”
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Education

  • Supports the half-cent sales tax for public schools

    He made the motion to put the tax on the ballot and urged voters to approve it.

    Proposed sales tax hike will be on November ballot

    News coverage · The Sampson Independent · Aug 13, 2026 · clintonnc.com

    “Our children are worth half a penny.”
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