Donnie is currently a Caldwell County Commissioner. He was first elected in 2022.

Donnie Potter (Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, North ...

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

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Wants to "strengthen the services" for those who undergo substance abuse treatment.

- Wants to "strengthen the services" for those who undergo substance abuse treatment.

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Donnie Potter

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

For Candidate Donnie Potter on Issue public-safety:  
Involved in a physical altercation with another commissioner during a Caldwell County Board of Commissioner's meeting.

- 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.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- 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.