Don is a law enforcement officer. He previously worked as a fire marshal and a detective.

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Don Willis is a law enforcement officer. He previously worked as a fire marshal and a detective.

Don is currently a Macon County commissioner. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

For Candidate Don Willis on Issue economy:  
Emphasizes financial responsibility and good budgeting as key to addressing economic issues.

Emphasizes financial responsibility and good budgeting as key to addressing economic issues.

- Emphasizes financial responsibility and good budgeting as key to addressing economic issues.

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

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Don Willis

- For Candidate Don Willis on Issue economy:  
Emphasizes financial responsibility and good budgeting as key to addressing economic issues.

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

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Believes in "transparent, efficient budgeting - prioritizing essential services while eliminating waste."

Claims he will "promote smart development that strengthens our economy, supports local businesses, and protects what makes Macon County special."

- Believes in "transparent, efficient budgeting - prioritizing essential services while eliminating waste."
- Claims he will "promote smart development that strengthens our economy, supports local businesses, and protects what makes Macon County special."

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

Supports backing investments in "critical infrastructure."

- Supports backing investments in "critical infrastructure."

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Joey Wilson

John Shearl is married to Lila Munger Shearl. They have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren together. He is a graduate of Franklin High School.

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John is currently a Macon County Commissioner. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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

For Candidate John Shearl on Issue Transportation & Infrastructure: Opposes the increase in transfer fees at Highlands, arguing it unfairly targets Highlands residents and is a result of the landfill closure.

Opposes the increase in transfer fees at Highlands, arguing it is unjust.

- Opposes the increase in transfer fees at Highlands, arguing it is unjust.

John Shearl

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

Criticizes the rules governing the American Rescue Act Fu fund usage, "claiming premium pay was not a legal use of the funds."

- 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.

Macon County Commissioner, District 1, Republican Primary

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