Danny Reitmeier is from Macon County, North Carolina. He lives in Franklin, North Carolina.

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Danny is an Air Force veteran. After retiring from the Air Force, he returned to Macon County and worked as coaching staff and a bus driver for the local school system. 

Danny's campaign for Macon County commissioner is his first time running for public office.

Danny previously ran for both the Macon County Board of Education and the Republican primary for county commissioner in 2022. He is currently seeking a seat on the Macon County Board of Commissioners.

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

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Supports the expansion of broadband internet for residents of Macon County.

- Supports the expansion of broadband internet for residents of Macon County.

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David is from Franklin, North Carolina. He attended Western Carolina University. He has a bachelor’s degree in public relations and communications from Western Carolina University. He lives with his wife, Charlotte, and their two children.

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David is originally from Franklin. He earned a bachelor's degree in public relations and communications from Western Carolina University. He lives with his wife, Charlotte, and his two children.

David is the owner and operator of Culpepper’s Architectural Salvage in the Otto Community. He travels the globe searching for reclaimed architectural materials and brings them back to Macon County for distribution to dealers and designers throughout the Southeast.

David works as the owner and operator of Culpepper’s Architectural Salvage.

David B. Culpepper is currently a Town of Franklin council member.

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David previously served as a member of the Franklin Town Council. He served two terms from 2017 to 2025.

As of January 2, 2026, David B. Culpepper did not have a website or any information online.

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Dylan Castle lives in Franklin with his wife, Christie, and has one child.

Dylan currently works as the pastor of a home fellowship. He previously worked as a youth pastor and teacher.

Dylan Castle's campaign for Macon County Commissioner in the Republican Primary is his first entry into politics.

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Dylan Castle's campaign for Macon County Commissioner is his run for public office.

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

Supports the withdrawal from the Fontana Regional Library (FRL).

- Supports the withdrawal from the Fontana Regional Library (FRL).

Dylan Castle

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

Jason previously ran for Macon County commissioner in 2026 but did not win.

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Jason Salmon previously ran for Macon County commissioner in 2026 but did not win.

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

Jason Salmon

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Kellie McConnell is a lifelong resident of Macon County. Kellie and her husband, Chris Burns, have been married for 30 years and have three children and two granddaughters.

Kellie currently works in the banking industry, where she has 29 years of experience. She believes her background in banking provides her with a strong understanding of financial oversight, budgeting, and accountability.

Kellie’s campaign for District 2 commissioner is her first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Kellie McConnell Burns’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Nick is the road patrol supervisor at the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. He works at the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, where he oversees the road patrol division. He also owns a local vehicle manufacturing company where he hires local employees to build first responder vehicles and uses company revenue to sponsor community organizations.

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Nick is the road patrol supervisor at the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. He also owns a local vehicle manufacturing company.

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

Claims "we need to be thinking now about what our parks and the equipment in them should look like five or ten years down the road."

- Claims "we need to be thinking now about what our parks and the equipment in them should look like five or ten years down the road."

Nick Lofthouse

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

Supports public safety through experience in law enforcement and safety equipment installation.

- 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.

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