Kevin Eugene Johnson

Kevin Eugene Johnson is a Republican candidate for the unexpired at‑large seat on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 election. He currently serves as the Program Manager for the North Carolina Foundation of Soil and Water Conservation, a nonprofit that works to protect family farms and preserve agricultural land in eastern North Carolina [9][11].

Johnson spent more than a decade leading the county’s agricultural outreach as the Wayne County Cooperative Extension director from 2011 until 2024, overseeing programs that assist local farmers and promote sustainable practices [11]. He also chaired the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors through 2023, where he helped shape small‑business development initiatives for the region [11].

In addition to his professional roles, Johnson has been an active community volunteer, youth soccer coach, and deacon at his church, and his family includes a son serving in the United States Navy [9]. These experiences form the basis of his stated commitment to “steady, dependable, common‑sense leadership” for Wayne County residents [9][11].

Johnson’s campaign platform emphasizes three core priorities. First, he seeks to protect the county’s farmland and support the “agricultural backbone” by advancing policies that preserve open space and assist farmers [11]. Second, he proposes strategic investments in water and sewer infrastructure, roads, and broadband—especially in rural areas—to strengthen small‑business growth, attract new employers, and bolster connections with Wayne Community College and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base [11]. Third, he pledges to safeguard taxpayers’ dollars, increase transparency in board spending, and ensure public‑safety departments have adequate staffing and resources [11][9].

If elected, Johnson says he will remain accessible and visible across the county, listening to residents and guiding decisions that benefit both rural and urban communities while honoring the legacy of the late Commissioner Wayne Aycock [9][11].

Sources

• [9] Kevin Johnson Announces Candidacy for Wayne County Commissioner | Goldsboro Daily News
• [10] Kevin Johnson - County Extension Director and Extension Agent, Agriculture
• [11] Johnson vies for county commissioner at-large seat | Local News | newsargus.com