Following is a profile on one of the nine candidates seeking the Republican nomination for three seats on the Davie County Board of Commissioners.

The Candidate

Name

Charles Odell Williams

Age

75

Address

McAllister Road, Mocksville

Family

Mother, Dorothy; Siblings, Elaine, John, Mark,

Regina

Education

Career Academy; Davie County High School;

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Occupation

Delivery driver for China Grill, Pizza Hut; former employee at Skyline, Ingersoll Rand, Wal-Mart

In The Community

• Usher, Center Church

Why did you decide to seek public office?

Williams: I seek public office to try and improve the county.

What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the county and how do you intend to address those challenges?

Williams: The biggest challenge facing the county is money shortage to support things.

Is the county doing enough to manage industrial and residential growth?

Williams: The county is trying to do enough to help industrial and residential.