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Rockingham County candidates outline education, public-safety and taxes at Madison forum
Summary
Candidates for U.S. House, the state legislature, county commission, sheriff and school board spoke at a Madison forum hosted at True God Gospel Baptist Church, focusing on education, public safety, property-tax relief and animal welfare. No formal actions were taken.
MADISON, Rockingham County — Candidates for multiple local and state offices fielded questions and outlined priorities at a candidate forum hosted at True God Gospel Baptist Church in Madison.
The forum, moderated by a local organizer, drew Republican and local-office candidates who emphasized three recurring themes: education funding and local workforce development; public-safety staffing and retention; and property-tax relief or revenue-neutral alternatives.
Steve Girard, a Republican running for the U.S. House in the 5th District, framed his federal campaign around “accountability, term limits and money.” Girard pledged, “I will serve no more than 3 terms,” and criticized his opponent’s fundraising, saying her campaign held “over $3,000,000” raised largely from outside the district. He also urged greater participation by faith communities in civic life and said temporary…
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