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County Commissioner, Rowan County

Jason Scott Hinson

Candidate for County Commissioner, Rowan County

Republican

Background

Occupation
Patrol lieutenant, Kannapolis Police Department

A Kannapolis Police Department patrol lieutenant and sector commander with 26 years in law enforcement. He served seven years on China Grove's planning and zoning board and has been treasurer of the Rowan County Republican Party.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports lowering taxes by growing the business tax base

    Rowan County commissioner candidates weigh in

    Candidate questionnaire · Salisbury Post · Jan 4, 2026 · salisburypost.com

    “continue to bring in new businesses and other avenues of support to share the burden”
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Public safety

  • Supports regular pay studies for deputies and first responders

    Rowan County commissioner candidates weigh in

    Candidate questionnaire · Salisbury Post · Jan 4, 2026 · salisburypost.com

    “Pay studies for first responders should be conducted every few years to ensure our deputies and other first responders are being compensated appropriately.”
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Education

  • Supports raising county pay supplements for teachers

    Rowan County commissioner candidates weigh in

    Candidate questionnaire · Salisbury Post · Jan 4, 2026 · salisburypost.com

    “I would like to work with our school board and increase that to a level that not only benefits our current teachers”
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  • Supports expanding high school career and technical training

    Candidate Guide (2026 primary)

    Candidate questionnaire · Salisbury Post · Feb 12, 2026 · salisburypost.com

    “partner with our community college and school system to ensure students are equipped with the skills needed”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes tax credits for small businesses hiring local workers

    Rowan County commissioner candidates weigh in

    Candidate questionnaire · Salisbury Post · Jan 4, 2026 · salisburypost.com

    “I feel we could create Work Opportunity Tax Credits that would allow the small business owners to get tax credits for each local employee”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jason Scott Hinson on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (5)

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