Chowan Herald, GOP county commission candidates Dean, Evans make their pitch

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Chowan County NC, Board of Commissioners

Chris is from Chowan County and attended John A Holmes High School. He earned his associate's degree in applied science from Fayetteville Technical Community College. He and his wife, Lisa, have 3 children and they are members of Rocky Hock Baptist Church.

Chris currently works as a  broker at Carolina East Real Estate. He previously worked as the owner and operator of Evans Funeral Service.

Chris Evans currently serves as County Commissioner in Chowan County. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. 

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

Public Services

Economy

Supports building a new high school rather than restoring John A. Holmes High School.

- Wants to increase teacher and staff pay.
- Supports building a new high school rather than restoring John A. Holmes High School.

Education

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Chris Evans

- 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.