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The New Report, Coleman faces Rouse for open District 4 seat

Lavern is a lifetime resident of Columbus County. He lives there with his spouse, with whom he has four children. He has a high school diploma and associate's degree in pulp & paper. He attends Prosper Baptist Church.

Lavern recently retired from International Paper after working there for 45 years. He was a supervisor, then Vice President for United paper Worker Union.

Columbus County, District 4

Lavern is currently the county commissioner for Columbus County's District 4.

Favors county-wide voting for commissioners.

Wants to reduce the number of sitting commissioners to 5.

Plans to increase transparency between the public and the commissioner's office.

- Favors county-wide voting for commissioners.
- Wants to reduce the number of sitting commissioners to 5.
- Plans to increase transparency between the public and the commissioner's office.

Public Services

As of January 31, 2024, Lavern Coleman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Education

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Lavern Coleman

As of February 12, 2024, P. Edwin Russ did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

The News Report, Rematch: Russ challenges Coleman for commissioner seat

P. Edwin has run Southern Tire and Muffler for over 30 years. He is currently retired. 

P. Edwin was the county commissioner for Columbus County, District 4 from 2008 to 2020. 

As of January 31, 2024, P. Edwin Russ did not have a website or any information online.

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Says that "The county deserves “business-minded people” serving on the board of commissioners."

- Says that "The county deserves “business-minded people” serving on the board of commissioners."

P. Edwin Russ

- 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.

Columbus County Commissioner, District 4, Republican Primary

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