Colby Shawn

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Colby Shawn is currently Precinct 4 Commissioner representing Wise County’s District 4. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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Supports maintaining low county tax rates while expanding services and preparing for future growth.

As of January 22, 2026, Colby Shawn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates for prioritizing road maintenance projects based on safety, use, and value for taxpayers.

As county commissioner, supported deploying a county-wide flood-sensor network.

Supports planning for Wise County’s long-term water needs.