Candidate website

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.

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Facebook

Kellie McConnell Burns

- 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.