Kellie McConnell Burns
Candidate for County Commissioner, Macon County, District 02
Background
- Occupation
- Banker
A Macon County native with 29 years in banking, she heads the Sweet Carolina Music Festival benefiting the Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center and co-leads the 828 Treasure Quest for KidsPlace.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports the quarter-cent sales tax on the ballot
ReportMacon commission candidates talk local issues: See where the five challenger candidates stand on data centers, Flock cameras, and moreNews coverage · The Smoky Mountain News · Sep 16, 2026 · smokymountainnews.com
“She supports the quarter-cent sales tax and wants to push long-term to shift the burden off homeowners.”
Supports expanding homestead exemptions for homeowners
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“Burns also sees expanding homestead exemptions and creating an alliance with other Western North Carolina boards of commissioners”
Public safety
Supports slowing license-plate camera use over privacy concerns
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“With so many legitimate concerns from our constituents about a potential Fourth Amendment violation, we have a responsibility to slow down,”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes a 10-year capital plan for county buildings
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“Burns wants a 10-year capital plan covering aging county buildings and looming projects.”
Environment & parks
Opposes data centers in Macon County
ReportMacon commission candidates talk local issues: See where the five challenger candidates stand on data centers, Flock cameras, and moreNews coverage · The Smoky Mountain News · Sep 16, 2026 · smokymountainnews.com
“I think Macon County is the last place that you would want to put a data center,”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kellie McConnell Burns on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Macon 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
- Macon commission candidates talk local issues: See where the five challenger candidates stand on data centers, Flock cameras, and more
News coverage · The Smoky Mountain News · Sep 16, 2026 · smokymountainnews.com
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