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County Commissioner, Caldwell County

Mike LaBrose

Candidate for County Commissioner, Caldwell County

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Caldwell County commissioner

Vice chairman of the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, he was first elected in 2010 and is seeking a fifth term.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted against the 2026-27 tax rate, favoring revenue-neutral

    Commissioner seeks record fifth term

    News coverage · News-Topic · Sep 24, 2026 · newstopicnews.com

    “That commitment is why I voted no on the tax rate, believing it should have been set at a revenue-neutral level.”
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Public safety

  • Supports the sheriff's use of Flock license-plate cameras

    He adds that the county must be a good steward of such surveillance.

    Commissioner seeks record fifth term

    News coverage · News-Topic · Sep 24, 2026 · newstopicnews.com

    “I trust the Sheriff and his command staff to use the technology in a safe and lawful way.”
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Education

  • Supported keeping school funding despite enrollment declines

    Commissioner seeks record fifth term

    News coverage · News-Topic · Sep 24, 2026 · newstopicnews.com

    “the county commissioners have not reduced education funding”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges collaboration over bickering on the board

    Commissioner seeks record fifth term

    News coverage · News-Topic · Sep 24, 2026 · newstopicnews.com

    “I am committed to being a bridge builder by avoiding unnecessary bickering and division”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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