James N. Bailey
Candidate for County Commissioner, Cabarrus County
Background
- Occupation
- Assistant director of campus health, safety and security, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
- Campaign website
- baileyforcabarrus.com
He retired in 2023 as chief deputy of the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office and is now assistant director of campus health, safety and security at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
Photo: The Election Hub
Documented positions
Education
Supports the highest possible teacher supplement, not merit-based
Report2026 County Commissioner Candidate Questionnaire: James BaileyCandidate questionnaire · Inform Cabarrus · Aug 27, 2026 · informcabarrus.org
“we need to ensure that our county teachers are provided with the highest supplement possible and one that is not merit based”
Economy & jobs
Supports economic incentive grants to recruit businesses
Report2026 County Commissioner Candidate Questionnaire: James BaileyCandidate questionnaire · Inform Cabarrus · Aug 27, 2026 · informcabarrus.org
“I am also an advocate for the use of economic incentive grants to support business growth.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports expanding water, sewer, school and road capacity
Report2026 County Commissioner Candidate Questionnaire: James BaileyCandidate questionnaire · Inform Cabarrus · Aug 27, 2026 · informcabarrus.org
“begin the process of expanding water/sewer capacities, school funding, and road projects”
Environment & parks
Supports slow extension of water and sewer into rural areas
He says extending lines leads to annexation and more growth, and calls this a deliberate approach, not an anti-growth stance.
Report2026 County Commissioner Candidate Questionnaire: James BaileyCandidate questionnaire · Inform Cabarrus · Aug 27, 2026 · informcabarrus.org
“I support a very slow approach to the extension of water/sewer lines into the rural areas.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to restore trust in the Board of Commissioners
Report2026 County Commissioner Candidate Questionnaire: James BaileyCandidate questionnaire · Inform Cabarrus · Aug 27, 2026 · informcabarrus.org
“Bring trust back to the Board!”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James N. Bailey on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Cabarrus 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
- James N. Bailey: candidate profile and questionnaire from The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus
Candidate questionnaire · The Election Hub · theelectionhub.org
- 2026 County Commissioner Candidate Questionnaire: James Bailey
Candidate questionnaire · Inform Cabarrus · Aug 27, 2026 · informcabarrus.org
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