County commission and clerk candidates in Rockingham emphasize emergency services, transparency and experience

Jan 6, 2026

County commission candidates stressed funding emergency services, revenue-neutral tax goals and opposition to a proposed casino; the clerk-of-court candidate emphasized 29 years of office experience and managing new court-records technology.

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Rockingham County — Candidates for county commission and clerk of court told voters they would prioritize emergency services funding, transparency and practical experience at a local candidate forum that also included a contested section on a proposed casino development.

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