Change, Collaboration, and the Future of District 7

About this episode

Keith Branch discusses his candidacy for Johnston County Commissioner and the county's needs.

What does it take to step back into public service after stepping away? In this episode, Keith Branch shares why he’s running for Johnston County Commissioner in District 7 and what he believes the county needs most right now: financial discipline, collaboration, and fresh perspective. From fund balance debates to school funding and growth management, this conversation dives into the future of Johnston County.

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Breeden

Guest: Keith Branch

Topics covered

• public service
• Johnston County Commissioner
• financial discipline
• collaboration
• school funding
• growth management

Keywords

• public service
• Johnston County
• District 7
• financial discipline
• collaboration
• school funding
• growth management

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Johnston County, District 7

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