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Cole Terrell Setzer has a wife and three kids.

Cole previously ran for Catawba County commissioner in 2022.

Cole Setzer (Catawba County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2022)

Cole was elected Catawba County commissioner in 2022.

Believes in the need to "keep our budget responsible"

- Believes in the need to "keep our budget responsible"
- Wants to grow "good-paying jobs."

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As of January 2, 2026, Cole Terrell Setzer did not have a website or any information online.

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Cole Terrell Setzer

As of January 2, 2026, Cole Terrell Setzer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Cole Setzer earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice and police science and master's degree in public administration from Appalachian State University and his master's degree in accounting from Syracuse University. He lives with his wife, Molly, and three children.

Cole currently works as the owner of Setzer Financial. He previously worked as a senior accountant with Whitley Hyder & Simon CPA. Cole served in the U.S. Army.

Cole currently serves on the Catawba County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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Dave Fontana is a resident of Catawba County.

Dave has a background in business management and logistics. Dave has experience in the private sector focusing on operational efficiency and budget oversight.

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

Prioritizes funding for the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office and local emergency services to ensure the safety of all residents.

- Prioritizes funding for the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office and local emergency services to ensure the safety of all residents.

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Dave Fontana is a resident of Catawba County

Dave is a conservative seeking to represent the citizens of Catawba County by promoting transparency in local government. Dave’s platform focuses on limited government and ensuring that the board remains responsive to the concerns of the taxpayers.

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

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Eric Dunn currently works as an attorney specializing in local government law. He was a founding member of a law firm that has grown to employ nearly 100 people, where he served on the management team overseeing technology, medical insurance, and retirement committees. Eric previously served as the city attorney for Perris and Hesperia, and as general counsel for the Palmdale Water District.

Eric Dunn's campaign for Catawba County Commissioner in the Republican Primary is his first time running for public office.

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Eric campaign for Catawba County Commissioner is his first time running for public office.

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

Eric Dunn

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

Jay Moore is from Iredell County, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in business management and an associate's degree in industrial management from Catawba Valley Community College. He and his wife, Amy, have a son. He attends Tri-City Baptist Church in Conover, North Carolina.

Jay Moore is from Iredell County, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in business management and an associate's degree in industrial management from Catawba Valley Community College. He and his wife have one child. He attends Tri-City Baptist Church in Conover, North Carolina.

Since August 31, 2015, I have operated Unifour Life & Retirement in Hickory as a Life & Retirement Specialist.

Jay operates Unifour Life & Retirement in Hickory as a Life & Retirement Specialist.

Jay previously ran for Catawba County Commissioner but did not win.

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

Supports investing in schools to provide quality education, modern facilities, and opportunities for all students while empowering teachers.

Supports investing in schools to "provide quality education, modern facilities, and opportunities for all students while empowering teachers."

- Supports investing in schools to "provide quality education, modern facilities, and opportunities for all students while empowering teachers."

Supports prioritizing sustainable development and maintenance of roads, utilities, and broadband access to enhance connectivity, boost economic growth, and improve quality of life for residents.

Believes in prioritizing sustainable development and maintenance of roads, utilities, and broadband access to "enhance connectivity, boost economic growth, and improve quality of life for residents."

- Believes in prioritizing sustainable development and maintenance of roads, utilities, and broadband access to "enhance connectivity, boost economic growth, and improve quality of life for residents."

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Marla Thompson - Mayor of Long View

Marla G. Thompson attended Catawba Valley Community College. She lives with her husband, Kyle, and her two kids in Long View.

Marla is the owner and designer at the WoodShak, a woodworking business.

Marla previously ran for an at-large seat on the Catawba County Commission in 2022 but did not win.

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Marla previously served as the mayor of Long View. She served two terms from 2017-2025.

Supported economic development growth for small businesses through investment, grants, and partnerships with regional organizations.

- Supported economic development growth for small businesses through investment, grants, and partnerships with regional organizations.

Supported continued growth of programs and services for youth, seniors, and veterans.

Supported investment in road repairs, parks, and technology upgrades.

- Supported continued growth of programs and services for youth, seniors, and veterans.
- Supported investment in road repairs, parks, and technology upgrades.

As of January 2, 2026, Marla G. Thompson did not have a website or any information online.

Supported ensuring community policing partnerships.

Planned to provide police and fire departments "with the resources they need".

Supported building community engagement programs for youth mentorship.

- Supported ensuring community policing partnerships.
- Planned to provide police and fire departments "with the resources they need".
- Supported building community engagement programs for youth mentorship.

Marla G. Thompson

As of January 2, 2026, Marla G. Thompson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Nicholas F. Bellomo Jr. ran for Catawba County Commissioner in 2026.

As of January 2, 2026, Nicholas F. Bellomo, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Nicholas F. Bellomo, Jr.

As of January 2, 2026, Nicholas F. Bellomo, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Change-Maker for Catawba County: Meet CVCC Alum Sherry Butler

Sherry Butler earned an associate's degree in electromechanical technology from Catawba Valley Community College. She lives with her husband in Newton.

Sherry was previously the executive director of The Green Room Community Theatre.

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Sherry previously served as a Catawba County commissioner. She served two terms from 2014-2022.

As of January 2, 2026, Sherry Edmonds Butler did not have a website or any information online.

Sherry Edmonds Butler

Sherry Edmonds Butler earned an associate's degree in electromechanical technology from Catawba Valley Community College. She lives with her husband in Newton.

Sherry earned an associate's degree in electromechanical technology from Catawba Valley Community College. She lives with her husband in Newton.

As of January 2, 2026, Sherry Edmonds Butler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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.

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