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Commissioner Profile

Jake Dalton

Commissioner

Serving since 2020

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Topic Profile

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Focus Areas

Fiscal Policy & Revenue4 Items
Environment & Land4 Items
Public Safety2 Items
Housing1 Item
Schools & Capital1 Item
Infrastructure1 Item

Latest Statements

  • mic

    Meeting — Budget Discussion

    Feb 9, 2026

    Advocated for differentiated tax rate on vacation/second homes (like VA, TN, SC). Serves on NCACC Tax & Finance Subcommittee.

    account_balance_walletFiscal Policy & RevenuehomeHousing
  • mic

    Meeting — Budget Discussion

    Feb 9, 2026

    Pushed for increased federal PILT funding — more than 2/3 of county land doesn't generate property taxes.

    account_balance_walletFiscal Policy & RevenueecoEnvironment & Land
  • newspaper

    Transylvania Times

    Dec 28, 2025

    Announced he will not seek another term on the Board of Commissioners.

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    visibilityTransparency & Governance
  • mic

    Meeting Minutes

    Aug 25, 2025

    Questioned differences between commercial and private mobile home valuations during reappraisal discussion.

    account_balance_walletFiscal Policy & Revenue
  • mic

    Budget Workshop

    Jun 2, 2025

    Noted fire department budget subcommittee had already pared down requests. Pressed on county 401K contributions for non-law-enforcement employees.

    account_balance_walletFiscal Policy & RevenueshieldPublic Safety

Activity Ledger

1 meetings·9 topics·2 motions·0 follow-ups