Alissa Redmond

- 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.
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- 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.

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Alissa Redmond is from Wilmington, North Carolina. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina and a master’s degree in public policy from Duke University. She has two daughters and lives in Rowan County.

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Alissa is the owner of South Main Book Company in Salisbury, North Carolina. She previously worked as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State. 

Alissa Redmond ran for election to the Rowan County Board of Commissioners in 2024.

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Supports economic development in Rowan County.

Said, "I also understand the vital importance of investing in our own grassroots, as small business owners pay local taxes while their money circulates more actively in our community than money spent online or with large corporations."

Supports veterans' access to mental health resources, opioid addiction rehabilitation, and assistance with homelessness.

As of January 5, 2026, Alissa Redmond’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the housing crisis can be addressed through creativity, substantial land assets, low taxes, and a desirable location.