“LUMBERTON — David Edge, a candidate for the District 6 seat on the Robeson County Board of Commissioners, is a lifelong resident of Robeson County and has a strong commitment to serving his community.”

David Edge, county commission candidate, District 6 – Robesonian

David Lee Edge is a lifelong resident of Robeson County.

“David, president and owner of image supply inc., a Lumberton, N.C. distributor, ran for a seat on the board in 2010, and is now serving his fourth year.”

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David is the president and owner of Image Supply Inc., a Lumberton distributor.

The Robeson County Administration & Commissioners page lists: “### David Edge / Chairman / District 6 / 2010-Present.”

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David has served as a Robeson County Commissioner for District 6 since 2010.

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2026 North Carolina General Election

Seeks further reductions in county employee benefit costs.

Asked whether county commissioners should receive certain benefits, Edge said: “The answer is no. If you remember when I was elected to office this county board of commissioners had a deferred compensation plan and full spouse insurance coverage. It now has no deferred compensation plan and the spouse cost is only half paid. I have tried to get more cut but cannot. To be totally honest we have too rich of a insurance plan for our county employees, much better than I can pay for my employees and we have a very fair plan at Image Supply.” This statement was published May 2, 2018, during his prior-election campaign. A targeted 2026 search did not identify a newer contradictory position.

Advocates recruiting major industrial investments to the county.

Discussing county finances and property taxes, Edge said: “Each 2 cents of the 77 cents brings in $1 million, it would take 15 cent cut to cut 5 percent of our budget. What we have to do is bring more industry with significant investments into the county, like recently with Pepsi and Sanderson Farms.” This statement was published May 2, 2018, during his prior-election campaign. A targeted 2026 search did not identify a newer contradictory position.

Opposes reducing the county property-tax rate while schools are seeking additional funding.

In response to a question about whether the county could reduce its tax rate, Edge said: “Cautiously no, not with request for more money for our schools. When I last checked there are about 20 counties that have a higher tax rate than Robeson County does. In the low income area we are, that is not bad. We all think we can and yes there is waste, you can always cut if you have to. The thing we have to remember is the county budget is near $150 million. Property tax brings in about $44 million, less than a third of the budget.” This statement was published May 2, 2018, during his prior-election campaign. A targeted 2026 search did not identify a newer contradictory position.

As of April 6, 2026, David Lee Edge did not have a website or any information online.

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Proposes a volunteer-led school program to discourage littering.

On county litter cleanup, Edge said: “I tried several years ago to find a volunteer to head the cleanup of our county and spoke of it in our board meetings before the current clean and green committee was restarted. My idea was to start a program that would work much like the fire departments drop and roll. I envisioned a leader with as many helpers as possible from our retired community (like our Hardee’s etc. coffee drinkers that need something constructive to do) to go into schools often and teach the kids to stop drivers of their cars from littering. The state DOT has this month hired a trash contractor and we as commissioners have been asked for our suggestions of roads to start but we need to hit it at the root of the problem as well as the cleanup. If someone has a burning desire to lead such a campaign I will get them going and fund their needs.” This statement was published May 2, 2018, during his prior-election campaign. A targeted 2026 search did not identify a newer contradictory position.

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As of April 6, 2026, David Lee Edge’s website did not contain information on this issue.

David Lee Edge is the president and owner of Image Supply Inc., a distributor in Lumberton.

### David Edge
Chairman
District 6
2010-Present
dedge53@yahoo.com
910-258-1166

2010: “With the dramatic decline of Democratic registration during the 2000's after the GOP increased education, focused campaigning and recruiting efforts, another dramatic breakthrough occurred in 2010. G.L. Pridgen became the first Republican to represent Robeson in the NC House since Reconstruction and David Edge became the first Republican county commissioner.”

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2014: “Edge continues to serve on the Board of Commissioners after winning re-election in 2014.”

David currently serves on the Robeson County Board of Commissioners for District 6 and has held the office since 2010. He won reelection in 2014.

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Opposes reducing the property-tax rate while local schools seek additional funding.

Calls for attracting industries that make significant investments in Robeson County.

Supports consolidating schools, describing the proposed plan as beneficial if the state allowed the plan.

Supports locating county administrative offices in Lumberton.

Opposes purchasing the Angel Exchange for the school system's central office, citing less costly and better-suited alternatives.

Proposes a school-based litter-prevention program and pledges support for a community-led campaign.

David previously ran for Robeson County commissioner in 2022.

Robeson County, North Carolina, elections, 2022 - Ballotpedia

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