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Brad J. Stroud Sr. is originally from and has lived his entire life as a resident of Iredell County. He has children and grandchildren who attend Iredell-Statesville Schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. His long ties to the community have shaped his decision to continue serving Iredell County residents.

Brad is a military retiree. He previously served as Iredell County's veterans service officer until retiring in December.

Brad currently serves as an Iredell County Commissioner. He previously worked as the director of Iredell County Veteran Services and spent more than 20 years serving in the U.S. Army.

Brad is currently a member of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners.

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Staff Directory • Brad Stroud

Brad currently serves as a member of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. He began his service on the board in November 2022 and is serving a term through 2026. Stroud is running for re-election.

Stroud supports fiscal responsibility and keeping taxes low

- Stroud supports fiscal responsibility and keeping taxes low

Economy

Stroud prioritizes delivering essential county services efficiently

- Stroud prioritizes delivering essential county services efficiently

Public Services

Supports "smart growth" while protecting local communities.

- Supports "smart growth" while protecting local communities.

Housing & Urban Development

As of January 2, 2026, Brad J. Stroud, Sr. did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Stroud acknowledges that some infrastructure issues require coordination beyond county government

- Stroud acknowledges that some infrastructure issues require coordination beyond county government

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Brad J. Stroud, Sr.

Brad J. Stroud Sr. currently serves as an Iredell County Commissioner. He previously worked as the director of Iredell County Veteran Services and spent more than 20 years serving in the U.S. Army.

Brad J. Stroud Sr. currently serves as a member of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. He began his service on the board in November 2022 and is serving a term through 2026. Stroud is running for re-election.

As of January 2, 2026, Brad J. Stroud, Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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