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County Commissioner, Sampson County

District 03

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Term
4 years
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1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the members of the board that adopts the county budget, sets the property tax rate and oversees county government.

Elected by the district's voters (State Board November 5, 2024 general election precinct results, other seats of the same board).

Chip Crumpler

RepublicanIncumbent

Sampson County commissioner

The gist

  • Supports the half-cent sales tax for public schools
  • Proposes 1-cent property tax cut if sales tax passes
  • Pledges continued spending control even with new revenue
More about Chip
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  1. Supports the half-cent sales tax for public schools

    Proposed sales tax hike will be on November ballot

    News coverage · The Sampson Independent · Aug 13, 2026 · clintonnc.com

    “Our children are worth half a penny.”

  2. Proposes 1-cent property tax cut if sales tax passes

    Commissioners urge yes vote for sales tax

    News coverage · The Sampson Independent · Sep 17, 2026 · clintonnc.com

    “I intend to advocate that this board consider reducing the property tax rate by approximately 1 cent next year”

  3. Pledges continued spending control even with new revenue

    Commissioners urge yes vote for sales tax

    News coverage · The Sampson Independent · Sep 17, 2026 · clintonnc.com

    “Additional revenue should not relieve us of our responsibility to continue to control spending, operate efficiently and be good stewards of taxpayers' money”

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