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The Mount Airy News, Pilot Mountain candidate profile – Scott Needham

Scott attended East Surry High School. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater arts and communication from Western Carolina University and a master's degree in fine arts from the University of Iowa. Scott is a member of the First Baptist Church. 

Scott works in property management and theater lighting design. 

Town of Pilot Mountain, Scott Needham

Scott Needham is the current County Commissioner in the Town of Pilot Mountain. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his second term. 

Said "making Pilot Mountain more involved with the youth and bringing them back to the town. That’s still my main concern."

- Said "making Pilot Mountain more involved with the youth and bringing them back to the town. That’s still my main concern."

Public Services

Said "My goals are to make sure the town keeps within budget and make sure we improve the economy of our town by bringing more jobs to town."

- Said "My goals are to make sure the town keeps within budget and make sure we improve the economy of our town by bringing more jobs to town."

Economy

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

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Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Scott Needham

Surry NC

Mtairy News

Van is a lifelong resident of Surry County and currently lives in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. He attended East Surry High School.

Van currently works as a farmer and is the founder of Senior Quality Care Inc.

Van Tucker currently serves as the County Commissioner in Surry County. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his second term.

Said, "For the constituents of the East District, I want to restore the functionality and the integrity of our county board seat."

- Said, "For the constituents of the East District, I want to restore the functionality and the integrity of our county board seat."

Believes in providing quality public education.

- Believes in providing quality public education.

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

Van Tucker

- 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.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.

Surry County Commissioner, East District

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