Three seek Swain commission chair
Smoky Mountain News | October 7, 2026
Three Swain County Commission Chair candidates hope to replace Republican interim chair Jay Kirkland, appointed after Kevin Seagle’s resignation on Aug. 31, 2025, who is running for a regular commissioner seat.
Republican Robert “Robbie” Brown, independent Fred Crawford, and Democrat Jeramy Shuler look to bring change to a board criticized by some for inadequate transparency, unclear agenda items, and shortsighted budget decisions.