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Davidson County Commissioner Matt Mizell (Republican), currently serving his first term, has announced that he will seek re-election to the Board of Commissioners. While Mizell previously planned to step away from public office, he said changes at work and continued family discussions have made it possible for him to continue serving.
A native of Davidson County, Mizell’s public service legacy runs deep. His grandfather, Wilmer “Vinegar Bend” Mizell, also served as a County Commissioner before later representing North Carolina in the U.S. Congress. Mizell grew up in the Midway community and now resides in Arcadia with his wife. They enjoy attending church services, writing, visiting bookshops, and reading together in their home library.
During his first term, Mizell advocated for increasing the county’s teacher supplement—an initiative now in the process of being implemented and marking the first such increase in nearly 20 years. He has also supported competitive pay increases to retain personnel in law enforcement and the county’s 911 Center.
Mizell has additionally raised concerns shared by many residents regarding the rapid growth of subdivisions in the county. “Without careful planning, unchecked development can strain infrastructure, alter our natural character, and increase costs for taxpayers as more services are rendered to more people moving here,” he said.
Citing his conservative, decentralized government philosophy, Mizell made the motion to prevent the Board of Commissioners from assuming control of the Board of Health. “This proposal is a move toward greater power and authority being held in fewer hands,” he stated at the time.
Mizell has been one of the most vocal opponents of the current $65 million Sportsplex plan in Southmont. He voted against the initial allocation of funds in March 2025, though the measure passed by a 4–3 vote. In October, he presented an alternative concept at roughly half the projected cost; however, the Board did not reach a consensus to include the alternative as a formal option. Mizell has consistently framed his opposition around a “needs over wants” approach, arguing that higher priorities such as school facility needs and a new jail should come first.
In his re-election announcement, Mizell also emphasized the need to prioritize critical school renovations and expressed support for significantly reducing the property tax rate to help offset the impact of the upcoming state property revaluation on residents’ tax bills.
