Darwin (Duke) Williams
Candidate for County Commissioner, Scotland County, Stewartsville Township
Background
- Occupation
- Scotland County commissioner
Scotland County commissioner representing Stewartsville Township, in the term ending December 2026; he also serves on the county's social services board.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports revenue sources beyond homeowners and business owners
He pointed to the county's water treatment plant in Wagram as one resource.
ReportCommissioners lower tax rate to 69.9 centsNews coverage · Laurinburg Exchange · Jul 16, 2026 · laurinburgexchange.com
“look toward other resources to generate revenue other than off the backs of our business owners and homeowners”
Health & human services
Voted against merging DSS and the Health Department
He said the county was being too hasty.
ReportScotland Co. Commissioners vote to consolidate Health Department and DSSNews coverage · Laurinburg Exchange · Jun 3, 2025 · laurinburgexchange.com
“Commissioners Darwin Williams, Clarence McPhatter and Tanya Edge voted against the consolidation.”
All sources (6)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Scotland County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Candidate Detail Listing
Election filing · Scotland County Board of Elections · scotlandcounty.org
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Board of Commissioners
Government record · Scotland County · scotlandcounty.org
- Commissioners lower tax rate to 69.9 cents
News coverage · Laurinburg Exchange · Jul 16, 2026 · laurinburgexchange.com
- Scotland Co. Commissioners vote to consolidate Health Department and DSS
News coverage · Laurinburg Exchange · Jun 3, 2025 · laurinburgexchange.com
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