Michael Wade seeks election to Tazewell County Board of Supervisors

Primary is set for June 17

Michael Wade is seeking the Republican nomination to represent the Western District on the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors for a four-year term.

Wade is facing Curt Breeding in the June 17 GOP primary.

"Michael Wade has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to conservative principles and the defense of private property rights,” said Dominic Arzon, chairman of the Private Property Rights PAC.

“We find Michael to be a strong conservative who will support strong private property rights. His leadership will help ensure that local landowners retain the freedom to control their property, free from unnecessary government interference.”

In a May 7 Facebook post, Wade shared that his priorities as supervisor would be seeking out ways to make Tazewell County more profitable, helping local small businesses increase profitability while also encouraging new businesses to come to Tazewell County, fixing roads, collaborating with the school board and sheriff's office to increase school safety, helping seniors and veterans, and increasing recreation and tourism opportunities.

In the post, Wade revealed that while living in North Carolina he served as a volunteer firefighter and EMS captain for the New Hope Fire Department. A Tazewell County resident for 34 years, Wade owned his own trucking company for 22 years, which afforded him a great deal of experience in organizing, scheduling, budgeting and decision making.

Wade also emphasized his record of community service: "I have fund raised through the years from the cab of my truck in most of the 48 states, for anything from Little League football [and] baseball to high school wrestling and football to project graduations. Most recently I worked with Sheriff (Brian) Hieatt on Project Lifesaver. Helping my community has always been a priority for me. For the [four] years I am in office, I won't stop trying."

The Board of Supervisors acts as both administrative and legislative body for the county. Responsibilities include adopting the county budget, levying taxes, appropriating funds, and constructing and maintaining county buildings.

The board comprises five supervisors who are elected to four-year terms.