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Knox County Commissioner
Full term commencing 1/1/2027
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county commissioner is one of three officials who run county government, set its budget and approve its contracts.
Taxes & budget
Chuck RogersDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bill PurselRepublican
- Pledges fiscal responsibility if property taxes are abolished
- Led a frugal county budget with capital improvements
Housing
Chuck RogersDemocratic
- Supports zoning updates for multigenerational housing
Bill PurselRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Chuck RogersDemocratic
- Supports expanding public transportation options
Bill PurselRepublican
- Supports continued maintenance of county facilities
Health & human services
Chuck RogersDemocratic
- Supports allowing cannabis dispensaries in Knox County
Bill PurselRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Chuck RogersDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bill PurselRepublican
- Proposes township and state collaboration on lost revenue
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