CONWAY — Sitting commissioner Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) and challenger Wharton Sinkler (D-Sandwich) are running for the two-year seat as Carroll County Commissioner for District 1. They appeared on SUN -TV on Wednesday and discussed county spending, transparency, the county farm, solar energy and their priorities if elected. The interview, which was edited for length, can be seen at conwaydailysun.com.
Q: Why are you running for county commissioner?
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