{"biography":"Todd McNeill is the incumbent Chairman of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners and is running for re\u2011election as a Republican candidate in the 2026 Ashe County Board of Commissioners race. As chairman, he presides over the five\u2011member 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\u202fa.m. in the county courthouse [4][8].\n\nMcNeill 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].\n\nBeyond his county duties, McNeill was appointed by Governor Josh Stein to the Governor\u2019s Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery following Hurricane Helene, giving Ashe County a voice in statewide disaster\u2011recovery 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\u2019s first full\u2011time executive and bringing his experience in local government operations and strategic planning to a statewide platform [7].\n\nMcNeill\u2019s 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\u2011making. His leadership on the Governor\u2019s advisory committee and his upcoming executive director position reflect a focus on strengthening inter\u2011governmental 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].\n\n## Sources\n- [2] [Todd McNeill, Ashe County Commissioner](https://www.facebook.com/CommissionerToddMcNeill)\n- [4] [Commissioners - Ashe County](https://www.ashecountygov.com/commissioners)\n- [5] [McNeill appointment gives Ashe County voice in Hurricane Helene recovery | News | ashepostandtimes.com](https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/news/mcneill-appointment-gives-ashe-county-voice-in-hurricane-helene-recovery/article_4b7eba78-6173-4641-aa7a-507e23fbb1b4.html)\n- [6] [Todd McNeill - Chairman at Ashe County | The Org](https://theorg.com/org/ashe-county-of/org-chart/todd-mcneill)\n- [7] [Todd McNeill Appointed Executive Director of North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Governments - NCARCOG](https://ncarcog.org/news/todd-mcneill-appointed-executive-director-of-north-carolina-association-of-regional-councils-of-governments/)\n- [8] [Commissioner Meetings - Ashe County](https://www.ashecountygov.com/commissioners/commissioner-meetings)\n- [11] [Ashe County Commissioner Todd McNeill, Gov. Josh Stein visit Washington, D.C. | APG State News | reflector.com](https://www.reflector.com/apgstate/ashe-county-commissioner-todd-mcneill-gov-josh-stein-visit-washington-d-c/article_9a677715-368c-58aa-9870-aee2f71bf193.html)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission","county":"ashe","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Ashe County Board Of Commissioners"},{"contest":"county_commission","county":"ashe","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Ashe County Board Of Commissioners"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Todd","fullname":"Todd Allen Mcneill","lastname":"Mcneill","middlename":"Allen","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission","contest_title":"Ashe County Board Of Commissioners","county":"ashe","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"ashe","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},{"contest":"county_commission","contest_title":"Ashe County Board Of Commissioners","county":"ashe","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"ashe","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"ashe","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission","contest_title":"Ashe County Board Of Commissioners","county":"ashe","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"ashe","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"REP","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Todd McNeill, Republican Chairman of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners, seeks re\u2011election in 2026 after a record of regional collaboration and disaster\u2011recovery leadership.","terms":[],"token":"44d51c5d1201b63d"}