Greg West
Candidate for County Commissioner, Cumberland County, At-large
Background
- Occupation
- General contractor
- Campaign website
- votegregwest.com
Owner of the commercial general contractor RayWest DesignBuild and an at-large member of the Cumberland County Board of Education since 2002.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to keep the county tax burden low
ReportWhy Greg West Is Running for Cumberland County Board of CommissionersCandidate questionnaire · CityView · Sep 21, 2026 · cityviewnc.com
“My goal is to help build that future while keeping our tax burden as low as possible.”
Public safety
Opposes using school-zone cameras to raise revenue
ReportWhy Greg West Is Running for Cumberland County Board of CommissionersCandidate questionnaire · CityView · Sep 21, 2026 · cityviewnc.com
“If cameras are used in school zones, the primary purpose should be protecting children—not generating money for government.”
Housing
Supports private property rights in rezoning decisions
ReportWhy Greg West Is Running for Cumberland County Board of CommissionersCandidate questionnaire · CityView · Sep 21, 2026 · cityviewnc.com
“I believe strongly in private property rights.”
Economy & jobs
Supports data center moratorium; companies must pay for upgrades
ReportWhy Greg West Is Running for Cumberland County Board of CommissionersCandidate questionnaire · CityView · Sep 21, 2026 · cityviewnc.com
“I support the current moratorium … If a data center requires significant upgrades to our electrical grid, water system, roads, or other infrastructure, the company should pay its way”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes a long-term, 20- to 30-year county water plan
ReportWhy Greg West Is Running for Cumberland County Board of CommissionersCandidate questionnaire · CityView · Sep 21, 2026 · cityviewnc.com
“I would like to see Cumberland County develop a long-term water plan that looks 20 or 30 years ahead.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Greg West on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Cumberland 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
- Elected Officials
Government record · Cumberland County Board of Elections · cumberlandcountync.gov
- Why Greg West Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
Candidate questionnaire · CityView · Sep 21, 2026 · cityviewnc.com
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