Jacob is a building inspector and a local restaurant owner.

Graham County: Where the national forest drives the economy

Jacob is currently a member of the Graham County Board of Commissioners.

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Believes federal land significantly impacts the economy, saying, "When two-thirds of your county is federal land, it touches all facets of your economy."

Believes federal land significantly impacts the economy.

- Believes federal land significantly impacts the economy.

Economy

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

Public Services

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Energy & the Environment

Jacob Nelms

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- 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.