Todd Allen Mcneill

Todd McNeill is the incumbent Chairman of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners and is running for re‑election as a Republican candidate in the 2026 Ashe County Board of Commissioners race. As chairman, he presides over the five‑member board that sets policy, oversees county services, and manages the county budget, meeting twice each month on the first and third Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the county courthouse [4][8].

McNeill earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Appalachian State University, a credential noted in both his professional profile and a regional government announcement [6][7]. He has been an Ashe County Commissioner since 2018, serving on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (first vice chair since 2020) and on the High Country Council of Governments board, where he helped guide regional collaboration [7].

Beyond his county duties, McNeill was appointed by Governor Josh Stein to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery following Hurricane Helene, giving Ashe County a voice in statewide disaster‑recovery planning [5]. He also joined Governor Stein and other state leaders on a Washington, D.C., delegation to advocate for federal funding for Helene recovery, meeting with members of Congress and senior administration officials [11]. In October 2025, he will assume the role of Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Governments, becoming the organization’s first full‑time executive and bringing his experience in local government operations and strategic planning to a statewide platform [7].

McNeill’s public service record emphasizes regional cooperation, disaster recovery, and fiscal stewardship. As chairman, he has overseen regular board meetings, public hearings, and community outreach, ensuring that residents can participate in local decision‑making. His leadership on the Governor’s advisory committee and his upcoming executive director position reflect a focus on strengthening inter‑governmental collaboration and securing resources for rural communities in western North Carolina. Voters can learn more about his initiatives and contact him through the Ashe County Commissioners page or his official Facebook page [2][4].

Sources

• [2] Todd McNeill, Ashe County Commissioner
• [4] Commissioners - Ashe County
• [5] McNeill appointment gives Ashe County voice in Hurricane Helene recovery | News | ashepostandtimes.com
• [6] Todd McNeill - Chairman at Ashe County | The Org
• [7] Todd McNeill Appointed Executive Director of North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Governments - NCARCOG
• [8] Commissioner Meetings - Ashe County
• [11] Ashe County Commissioner Todd McNeill, Gov. Josh Stein visit Washington, D.C. | APG State News | reflector.com