Brandon Absher is from East Wilkes, North Carolina. He and his wife, Fonda Stone Absher, have a son and a daughter.

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Brandon Absher is from East Wilkes, North Carolina. He has a wife and two children.

Brandon is a retired law enforcement officer. He worked at the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office for 30 years, where he served as a deputy, detective, and captain. He also previously worked as a youth counselor technician with the North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice. He is currently a part-time instructor at Wilkes Community College, where he has taught courses for law enforcement training since 2004.

Brandon is a retired law enforcement officer. He worked at the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office for 30 years, serving as a deputy, detective, and captain. He also previously worked as a youth counselor technician with the North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice. He is currently a part-time instructor at Wilkes Community College, where he teaches law enforcement training courses.

Brandon's campaign for Wilkes County commissioner is his first time running for public office.

For Candidate Brandon Absher on Issue economy:  
Aims to have the lowest tax rate possible while providing quality services and retaining quality county employees.

Aims to have the lowest tax rate possible while providing "quality services and retaining quality county employees."

- Aims to have the lowest tax rate possible while providing "quality services and retaining quality county employees."

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