Rick Morris received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Appalachian State University and holds a Master of Science degree in Contracts and Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology. He has a wife and daughter

Rick previously was the Stokes County Manager. He also served in the United States Army for 26 years.

Stokes County Commissioner Rick Morris explains vote

Rick is the current County Commissioner in Stokes County.

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

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Rick Morris

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