Melvin B. Poole
Libertarian
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County Commissioner, Stanly County
At-large
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- Term
- 4 years
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- 3
- 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.
The State Board's candidate list gives this at-large seat a two-year term; the district seats are four-year terms.
Bill Lawhon
Republican
Vice chairman, Stanly County Board of Commissioners
The gist
- Opposed spending $10,000 on a commissioner ethics investigation
- Voted for a 10-year incentive grant for Michelin's Norwood expansion
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Opposed spending $10,000 on a commissioner ethics investigation
Stanly commissioners censure Hatley, approve ethics investigationNews coverage · Stanly News Journal · Sep 10, 2026 · stanlynewsjournal.com
“$10,000 is a waste of taxpayer dollars.”
Voted for a 10-year incentive grant for Michelin's Norwood expansion
Stanly commissioners approve incentive grant for Michelin plant upgradesNews coverage · Stanly News Journal · Apr 8, 2026 · stanlynewsjournal.com
“unanimously approved an economic development incentive grant equal to 75% of new taxes generated by the project”
Gwendolyn Harris
Democratic
The gist
No documented position found.
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