NELSON COUNTY Board of Supervisors Member - EAST DISTRICT
Nelson County, East District voters in November 2025 will elect a supervisor to serve on the five-member Board of Supervisors, the county’s chief legislative body responsible for setting the budget, enacting ordinances, planning land use, ensuring public safety and infrastructure, and overseeing essential services in rural Nelson County—while working collaboratively under the leadership of the County Administrator to preserve the county’s unique character and prosperity.These elections are pivotal: supervisors shape policy on housing, conservation, transportation, and economic development.
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Jesse N. Rutherford
(Ind)
What are your top priorities for your county if elected to the Board of Supervisors?
How will you balance the county’s need for growth and development with protecting its rural character and environment?
What are your budget priorities, and how would you approach funding for schools, public safety, and infrastructure?
How will you ensure that the voices of residents in your district are heard in county decision-making?
The Board of Supervisors recently dissolved Nelson County’s Department of Social Services Board and transferred its duties to the County Administrator, citing serious concerns regarding communication and case handling. How will you ensure effective oversight, accountability, and public engagement in child welfare services moving forward?
What are your priorities for infrastructure and services in the East District?
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