Chad Hutchens is a lifelong resident of Mount Airy, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Surry Community College, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia Southern University, and a master's degree in public administration from Liberty University. He is an Eagle Scout.

Hutchens “humbled, honored”

The North Ward victor, Hutchens — a sergeant with the Surry County Sheriff’s Office in the School Resource Officer Division — released a statement Wednesday afternoon concerning his race.

“I am both humbled and honored that the citizens of Mount Airy have placed their confidence and support in me by electing me as a city commissioner,” he wrote.

Cochran, Hutchens, Thacker take city council seats

Chad Hutchens has worked as a sergeant with the Surry County Sheriff’s Office in its School Resource Officer Division.

Cochran, Hutchens, Thacker take city council seats | Local News

Chad has worked as a sergeant with the Surry County Sheriff’s Office in its School Resource Officer Division.

The North Ward victor, Hutchens — a sergeant with the Surry County Sheriff’s Office in the School Resource Officer Division — released a statement Wednesday afternoon concerning his race.

“I am both humbled and honored that the citizens of Mount Airy have placed their confidence and support in me by electing me as a city commissioner,” he wrote. Hutchens added that he wants to assure everyone in the city that he “will always endeavor to reflect the utmost compassion, honesty and integrity.”

Term & Ward Information

Term expires: December 3, 2026
Ward: North Ward
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336-786-3501
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Chad Hutchens

Chad serves as a city commissioner for Mount Airy’s North Ward. His term expires December 3, 2026.

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2026 North Carolina General Election

### Campaign Priorities

* Public Safety – A safe Mount Airy is a thriving Mount Airy.
* Fiscal Stability – Every dollar belongs to a taxpayer. I protect it.
* Infrastructure First – Before we build new things, let’s fix what’s aging.
* Transparency – People deserve straight answers, not politics.

RE-Elect Chad Hutchens

As we have demonstrated throughout our campaign, I am passionate about serving others and am dedicated to public service — I will continue to be involved and engaged with our citizens,” the commissioner-elect stated.

“I will strive to continue the focus and vision of fiscal responsibility, community and economic development in representing the citizens of Mount Airy and city employees.”

Hutchens additionally noted his desire to become an effective member of the municipal government team in his efforts for residents.

Prioritizes fiscal responsibility and protecting taxpayer dollars.

- Prioritizes fiscal responsibility and protecting taxpayer dollars.

Economy

As of September 2, 2026, Chad Hutchens’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Prioritizes repairing aging infrastructure before constructing new projects.

- Prioritizes repairing aging infrastructure before constructing new projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 