Mark is from Sapphire, North Carolina. He attended Louisiana State University. He lives with his wife, Brandy, and their daughter, Ceci, in the Sapphire area.

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Mark Letson represents the Plateau and Jackson County

Mark A. Letson is from Sapphire, North Carolina. He attended Louisiana State University. He lives with his wife and child in the Sapphire area.

Mark is a Jackson County Commissioner. He works at the Jackson County Commission.

Mark currently serves as the chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. He was elected to the position in November 2022.

As of January 2, 2026, Mark A. Letson did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Wants to increase funding for Jackson County Public Schools.

- Wants to increase funding for Jackson County Public Schools.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

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Supports stronger partnerships with law enforcement and an in-house drug treatment facility to reduce recidivism rates.

Supports "stronger" partnerships with law enforcement and an in-house drug treatment facility to reduce recidivism rates.

Seeks to provide resources to stop the "fentanyl crises."

- Supports "stronger" partnerships with law enforcement and an in-house drug treatment facility to reduce recidivism rates.
- Seeks to provide resources to stop the "fentanyl crises."

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Mark A. Letson

Mark is from Sapphire, North Carolina. He attended Louisiana State University. He lives with his wife and child in the Sapphire area.

As of January 2, 2026, Mark A. Letson’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.