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Beverly earned her bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation from Catawba College, her master’s degree in bioethics from Clarkson University and the Icahn School of Medicine, and her doctorate degree in psychology from Northcentral University. She volunteers as a Guardian ad Litem in Iredell County. She has three children and two grandchildren. 

Beverly previously worked as a Special Instruction/Developmental Therapist at Partners in Learning and as a facility manager at Davie County Senior Services.

Beverly Maurice's campaign for Iredell County Commissioner is her first run for public office.

As of June 14, 2024, Beverly Maurice did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "While taxes are critical to the upkeep of the county, we must bear in mind that families are struggling to put food on their tables.  It would be our job to balance these opposing situations."

- Said, "While taxes are critical to the upkeep of the county, we must bear in mind that families are struggling to put food on their tables.  It would be our job to balance these opposing situations."

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Concerned with the lack of public transportation.

- Concerned with the lack of public transportation.

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Beverly Maurice

Beverly earned her bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation from Catawba College, her master’s degree in bioethics from Clarkson University and the Icahn School of Medicine, and her doctorate degree in psychology from Northcentral University. She volunteers as a Guardian ad Litem in Iredell County. She has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. 

Beverly previously worked as a Special Instruction/Developmental Therapist at Partners In Learning and as a Facility Manager at Davie County Senior Services.

Beverly Maurice's campaign for County Commissioner in Iredell County is her first run for public office.

As of June 14, 2024, Beverly Maurice did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Bryan lives in Statesville, North Carolina. He is a father.

Bryan currently works as a small business owner.

Bryan Adams' campaign for Iredell County Commissioner is his first run for public office.

Advocates supporting the local youth through arts, sports, and technology-related initiatives.

- Advocates supporting the local youth through arts, sports, and technology-related initiatives.

As of June 14, 2024, Bryan Adams did not have a website or any information online.

Bryan Adams

Bryan lives in Statesville, North Carolina.

Bryan Adams currently works as a small business owner.

As of June 20, 2024, Bryan Adams did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 14, 2024, Bryan Adams did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Candidate Profile: Gene Houpe For Iredell Board Of Commissioners

IFN Q&A: Iredell County commissioner candidate Gene Houpe

Gene received a bachelor's degree in criminology from Florida State University. He lives in Statesville, North Carolina with his wife and five children.

Gene is the owner of KZ Systems Carpet Cleaning. He previously worked as a law enforcement officer.

Gene Houpe currently serves as an Iredell County Commissioner. He was elected in 2014, and has served four terms.

Advocates for child participation in recreational activities and sports.

- Advocates for child participation in recreational activities and sports.

Advocates for balancing the property tax rate with investment in community services.

- Advocates for balancing the property tax rate with investment in community services.

Advocates for safety measures like "school resource officers, door locks, camera systems..." for school campuses.

- Advocates for safety measures like "school resource officers, door locks, camera systems..." for school campuses.

Supports investing in law enforcement and emergency services through competitive pay, training, and equipment.

Wants to construct a new Sheriff's Office and Training Center.

- Supports investing in law enforcement and emergency services through competitive pay, training, and equipment.
- Wants to construct a new Sheriff's Office and Training Center.

Supports building new schools to account for residential growth.

- Supports building new schools to account for residential growth.

As of June 14, 2024, Gene Houpe did not have a website or any information online.

Gene Houpe

Gene Houpe currently serves as County Commissioner in Iredell County. He began his tenure in 2014, has served four terms, and is seeking re-election for a fifth term.

- Advocates child participation in recreational activities and sports.

- Advocates balancing the property tax rate with investment in community services.

- Advocates safety measures like "school resource officers, door locks, camera systems..." for school campuses.

As of June 14, 2024, Gene Houpe did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Iredell County, Melissa Neader

Iredell Free News, IFN Q&A: Iredell County commissioner candidate Melissa Neader

Stateville Record and Landmark, Melissa Neader annoucces re-election bid to Iredell County Board of Commissioners

Melissa is from Iredell County and graduated from South Iredell High School. She earned her associate's degree in business from Mitchell Community College. She and her husband, Mike, have three children. She is a member of St. Philip’s Church.

Melissa currently works as a radio show host at WAME, “Motivational Monday with Melissa." She previously worked as a McDonald's franchisee. 

Melissa Neader is currently an Iredell County Commissioner. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She is the current Chair of the Board of Commissioners. 

Believes the county correctly funds parks and playgrounds.

- Believes the county correctly funds parks and playgrounds.

Supports the Board of Comissioners' decision to not cut propoerty taxes and save money for future projects.

- Supports the Board of Comissioners' decision to not cut propoerty taxes and save money for future projects.

Believes the state funding system for schools should be changed since Iredell County is considered a wealthy county and receives very little funding that burdens taxpayers.

- Believes the state funding system for schools should be changed since Iredell County is considered a wealthy county and receives very little funding that burdens taxpayers.

As of June 14, 2024, Melissa Neader did not have a website or any information online.

Melissa Neader

Melissa is from Iredell County and graduated from South Iredell High School. She earned her associates degree in business from Mitchell Community College. She and her husband, Mike, have 3 children. She is a member of St. Philip’s Church.

Melissa Neader is currently the County Commissioner in Iredell County. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She is the current Chair of the Board of Commissioners. 

As of June 14, 2024, Melissa Neader did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Supports the Board of Commissioners' decision to not cut property taxes and save money for future projects.

- Supports the Board of Commissioners' decision to not cut property taxes and save money for future projects.

Believes the state funding system for schools should be changed since Iredell County is considered a wealthy county and receives very little funding. This places burdens local taxpayers.

- Believes the state funding system for schools should be changed since Iredell County is considered a wealthy county and receives very little funding. This places burdens local taxpayers.

Scottie Brown

Brown announces campaign for second term on Board of Commissioners

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Scottie is originally from Mooresville. He earned his associate's degree from Mitchell Community College. Brown, his wife, Kim, and their 5 children live in Mooresville.

Scottie owns and operates Zootastic Park in Troutman, North Carolina.

Scottie Brown currently serves as the county commissioner of Iredell County. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

Plans to review the budget and performance of the Parks and Recreation department to determine the need for an increase in funding.

Opposed spending $30 million to improve Jennings Park because of the high cost.

- Plans to review the budget and performance of the Parks and Recreation department to determine the need for an increase in funding.
- Opposed spending $30 million to improve Jennings Park because of the high cost.

Said the county "cannot afford to further cut property tax rates."

Voted to lower the property tax rate to 50 cents per $100 valuation last year.

- Said the county "cannot afford to further cut property tax rates."
- Voted to lower the property tax rate to 50 cents per $100 valuation last year.

As of June 14, 2024, Scottie Brown did not have a website or any information online.

Supported increasing pay for EMS, Emergency Communications, and Sheriff’s Office personnel.

Supported raising the County Sheriff's salary.

- Supported increasing pay for EMS, Emergency Communications, and Sheriff’s Office personnel.
- Supported raising the County Sheriff's salary.

Promises to prioritize building more schools, health department offices, sheriff's offices, and a new courthouse.

- Promises to prioritize building more schools, health department offices, sheriff's offices, and a new courthouse.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

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