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Marcia Almond is a retired operating room nurse.

Marcia Almond's campaign for Jackson County Commission Chair is her first entry into politics.

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Marcia is a former councilperson and mayor of the Village of Forest Hills.

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

Economy

Supports remaining in the Fontana Regional Library system and opposes Jackson County’s withdrawal, calling it fiscally irresponsible.

Supports remaining in the Fontana Regional Library system and opposes Jackson County’s withdrawal, calling it "fiscally irresponsible."

- Supports remaining in the Fontana Regional Library system and opposes Jackson County’s withdrawal, calling it "fiscally irresponsible."

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

For Candidate Marcia Almond on Issue transportation-and-infrastructure: Supports pursuing a sewer project in two phases to address aging septic systems, with an estimated cost of about $25 million.

Supports pursuing a sewer project in two phases to address aging septic systems, with an estimated cost of about $25 million.

- Supports pursuing a sewer project in two phases to address aging septic systems, with an estimated cost of about $25 million.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Marcia Almond

Marcia is a retired operating room nurse.

Marcia Almond is a former councilperson and mayor of the Village of Forest Hills.

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

- County Commission Chairs oversee the Board of County Commissioners, which creates and passes 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.
- The County Commission Chair is responsible for maintaining order and proper conduct at Commission meetings, adjourning in emergencies, and calling for a brief recess if deemed necessary. 
- County Commission Chairs are elected to 4-year terms in county-wide elections.