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County Commissioner, Stokes County

Josh Bohannon

Candidate for County Commissioner, Stokes County

Republican

Background

A military veteran with two combat tours, he has earned two associate degrees and is a member of the Lawsonville Ruritan Club.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to rein in county spending

    County Commissioner Candidates Q & A

    Candidate questionnaire · The Stokes News · Feb 20, 2026 · thestokesnews.com

    “First thing I would like to work on if I were in office is the county spending.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes a business network to recruit and mentor businesses

    He would bring business owners, entrepreneurs, lenders and nonprofits together to help people start and grow businesses in the county.

    County Commissioner Candidates Q & A

    Candidate questionnaire · The Stokes News · Feb 20, 2026 · thestokesnews.com

    “I want Stokes County to be the most business friendly county in the region”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes regular informal town hall meetings with residents

    County Commissioner Candidates Q & A

    Candidate questionnaire · The Stokes News · Feb 20, 2026 · thestokesnews.com

    “I would like to start having town hall like meetings again with the public on a regular basis.”
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  • Supports term limits if commissioners are elected by district

    He said he likes the idea of districts but worries they could create tension between areas of the county.

    County Commissioner Candidates Q & A

    Candidate questionnaire · The Stokes News · Feb 20, 2026 · thestokesnews.com

    “If the county decides to go this way I would like to see term limits put in place”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Josh Bohannon on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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