Sutton wins Jackson Republican Primary for District 1
Steven Sutton, a Republican candidate for Jackson County Commission District 1, will face Democrat Casey Walawender in November after defeating Anthony Sequoyah in the Primary Eleciton.
Library fight, taxes shape Jackson County commission races
Amid growing financial concerns, Jackson County’s four Republican commissioners have spent the last few years fighting a culture war. On March 3, Primary Election voters will weigh in on their priorities.
Over the past four budget cycles, Jackson County commissioners have overseen a steady expansion of county government, with the general fund growing from $71.7 million in fiscal year 2021-22 to $106.9 million in 2025-26, an increase of roughly 49% over five years.
