Brad J. Stroud, Sr.

Brad is a military retiree. He previously served as Iredell County's veterans service officer until retiring in December.

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Brad is currently a member of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners.

As of January 2, 2026, Brad J. Stroud, Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports "smart growth" while protecting local communities.

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Brad J. Stroud Sr. is originally from and has lived his entire life as a resident of Iredell County. He has children and grandchildren who attend Iredell-Statesville Schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. His long ties to the community have shaped his decision to continue serving Iredell County residents.

Brad J. Stroud Sr. currently serves as an Iredell County Commissioner. He previously worked as the director of Iredell County Veteran Services and spent more than 20 years serving in the U.S. Army.

Staff Directory • Brad Stroud

Brad J. Stroud Sr. currently serves as a member of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. He began his service on the board in November 2022 and is serving a term through 2026. Stroud is running for re-election.

Stroud supports fiscal responsibility and keeping taxes low

- Stroud supports fiscal responsibility and keeping taxes low

Economy

Stroud prioritizes delivering essential county services efficiently

- Stroud prioritizes delivering essential county services efficiently

Public Services

- Supports "smart growth" while protecting local communities.

Housing & Urban Development

As of January 2, 2026, Brad J. Stroud, Sr. did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Stroud acknowledges that some infrastructure issues require coordination beyond county government

- Stroud acknowledges that some infrastructure issues require coordination beyond county government

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Angela Wokatsch Matthews

Angela is from Statesville, North Carolina.

Angela Wokatsch Matthews is originally from Statesville, North Carolina. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Catawba College in Salisbury. Matthews currently lives in Iredell County.

Angela is a former radio sidekick for Micah Phelps’ radio program. She previously ran as a candidate for the Iredell County Board of Commissioners.

Angela currently works as a certified public accountant and small business owner. She owns and operates a CPA firm in downtown Statesville and previously worked in governmental and nonprofit accounting.

Angela Wokatsch Matthews's campaign for the Iredell County Board of Commissioners is her first entry into politics.

Angela previously ran for the same seat in the 2024 Republican primary, but did not win. Matthews also previously ran for Iredell County Board of Commissioners in the 2022 Republican primary, but did not win.

- Supports lowering property taxes, limiting government spending, and using tax relief to stimulate economic growth

- Supports maintaining essential public services while reducing taxes and eliminating wasteful spending

- Opposes policies that increase housing costs and supports tax relief to help residents remain in their homes; opposes cluster home annexations

- Supports funding and maintaining public safety services as a core county responsibility

As of January 2, 2026, Angela Wokatsch Matthews did not have a website or any information online.

As of January 2, 2026, Angela Wokatsch Matthews’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports lowering property taxes, limiting government spending, and using tax relief to stimulate economic growth

Supports maintaining essential public services while reducing taxes and eliminating wasteful spending

Opposes policies that increase housing costs and supports tax relief to help residents remain in their homes; opposes cluster home annexations

Supports funding and maintaining public safety services as a core county responsibility

Staff Directory • Sheriff's Office

Bert currently works as the chief deputy and jail administrator in the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.

Bert is currently an Iredell County Commissioner. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Staff Directory • Bert Connolly

Bert currently serves as a commissioner for Iredell County Commission. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Supports implementing impact fees for developers to fund infrastructure.

Supports lower tax rates, strengthening county services, and promoting economic growth.

- Supports implementing impact fees for developers to fund infrastructure.
- Supports lower tax rates, strengthening county services, and promoting economic growth.

As of January 2, 2026, Bert Connolly did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to invest in roads and public services to accommodate growth.

Supports preserving rural character and opposes rapid residential development.

- Wants to invest in roads and public services to accommodate growth.
- Supports preserving rural character and opposes rapid residential development.

Bert Connolly

As of January 2, 2026, Bert Connolly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Brent Goddard earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy, a master's degree in business administration from Boston University, and a master's degree in military national resource strategy and policy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He volunteers with Child Advocates of Iredell and Alexander Counties, and lives in Mooresville.

Brent previously worked as a vice president at Ingersoll Rand, a machinery manufacturer. He served as a colonel the U.S. Marine Corps for 34 years.

Brent is currently a member of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners.

Brent Goddard (Iredell County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Brent's campaign for Iredell County Commission is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Brent Goddard did not have a website or any information online.

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Brent Goddard

As of January 2, 2026, Brent Goddard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Lisa Meier

Lisa Meier has lived and worked in Iredell County for more than a decade. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Ball State University and completed additional education in artificial intelligence at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lisa lives in Iredell County with her family.

Lisa currently works as the CEO and Managing Partner of Symphonic Leadership Partners. She previously worked as a vice president and general manager, vice president for business development and innovation, and as a president and managing director in the consumer electronics and technology industries.

Lisa Meier’s campaign for Iredell County Commissioner is her first run for public office.

- Supports fiscal responsibility, transparency, and careful budgeting as the county grows

- Supports maintaining and strengthening essential county services as growth continues

- Supports responsible, well-planned growth that protects community character and quality of life

- Supports the idea that public safety and emergency services must keep pace with county growth

As of January 2, 2026, Lisa Meier’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports fiscal responsibility, transparency, and careful budgeting as the county grows

Supports maintaining and strengthening essential county services as growth continues

Supports responsible, well-planned growth that protects community character and quality of life

Supports the idea that public safety and emergency services must keep pace with county growth

Scottie is the owner of Zootastic Park. He works at Zootastic Park, where he has been for many years. He previously worked as a general contractor and real estate developer in Iredell County.

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Scottie is the owner of Zootastic Park. He previously worked as a general contractor and real estate developer.

Staff Directory • Scottie Brown

Scottie currently serves as a commissioner for the Iredell County Commission. He was first elected in 2020, and is serving his second term.

Opposes raising taxes and believes many departments are overstaffed.

- Opposes raising taxes and believes many departments are overstaffed.

As of January 2, 2026, Scottie Brown did not have a website or any information online.

Scottie Brown

As of January 2, 2026, Scottie Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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.