County Commissioners 8
Tony Cozart
Commissioner- District 4 (Chair)
| Elected: | 1989 |
| Re-elected: | 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 |
| Sworn in: | December 2020 |
| Term expires: | December 2024 |
| Home: | 919-693-8142 |
| Office: | 919-693-4761 |
| Email: | tony.cozart@granvillecounty.org |
Committee/Liaison Assignments:
- Board of Equalization and Review
- Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity Inc.
- Granville Health System Board of Trustees
- Human Relations Commission
- Public Safety Liaison
- School Administration Liaison
- Social Services Board
- Staff Appreciation
Personal:
- Retired School Administrator
- Executive Director of Smart Start
Russ May
Commissioner - District 5 (Vice-Chair)
| ELECTED | 2020 |
| SWORN IN | December 2020 |
| TERM EXPIRES | December 2024 |
| Office: | 919-693-4761 |
| Email: | russ.may@granvillecounty.org |
COMMITTEE/LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
- Board of Equalization and Review
- CAMPO Executive Board
- Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
- Opioid Advisory Committee
- Planning Board Liaison
- Public Safety Liaison
- KTRPO - Transportation Advisory Committee
- Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) - (RPO)
- School Administration Liaison
- Upper Neuse River Basin Committee
- Vaya Health Region 4 Board of Directors
- Veterans Affairs Committee Liaison
PERSONAL
- Retired, U.S. Department of Justice - Law Enforcement
Zelodis Jay
Commissioner- District 1
| Elected: | 2004 |
| Re-elected: | 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 |
| Sworn in: | December 2020 |
| Term expires: | December 2024 |
| Home: | 919-693-2907 |
| Office: | 919-693-4761 |
| Email: | zelodis.jay@granvillecounty.org |
Committee/Liaison Assignments:
- Board of Equalization and Review
- Digital Infrastructure Planning Committee
- District Health Board
- Emergency Services Committee
- Environmental Affairs Advisory Committee Liaison
- Granville Health System Board of Trustees
- K.A.R.T.S.
- Kerr-Tar Regional COG Board
- Planning Board Liaison
- Solid Waste Liaison
- Water/Sewer Matters Liaison
Personal:
- Retired Altec Machinist
David Smith
Commissioner- District 2
| Elected: | 2010 |
| Re-elected: | 2014, 2018 |
| Sworn in: | December 2018 |
| Term expires: | December 2022 |
| Home: | 919-693-3595 |
| Office: | 919-693-4761 |
| Email: | david.smith@granvillecounty.org |
Committee/Liaison Assignments:
- Audit Review Committee
- Board of Equalization and Review
- Emergency Services Committee
- Finance Liaison
- Granville Health System Board of Trustees
- Human Relations Commission
- Kerr-Tar Regional COG Board
- Oxford Downtown Economic Development Commission (EDC) Board
- Senior Center Advisory Committee Liaison
- Triangle North Board
Personal
- Retired Granville County Sheriff
Sue Hinman
Commissioner-District 3
| Elected: | 2016 |
| Re-elected: | 2020 |
| Sworn in: | December 2020 |
| Term expires: | December 2024 |
| Home: | 919-691-1183 |
| Office: | 919-693-4761 |
| Email: | sue.hinman@granvillecounty.org |
Committee/Liaison Assignments
- Animal Control Advisory Committee Liaison
- Board of Equalization and Review
- DOT Issues
- Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity Inc.
- Library Board Liaison
- Parks, Greenways and Recreation Advisory Committee
- Social Services Board
- Staff Appreciation
Personal:
- Executive Director of Area Congregations In Ministry
Timothy Karan
Commissioner- District 6
| Elected: | 2010 |
| Re-elected: | 2014, 2018 |
| Sworn in: | December 2018 |
| Term expires: | December 2022 |
| Office: | 919-693-4761 |
| Email: | timothy.karan@granvillecounty.org |
Committee/Liaison Assignments:
- Board of Equalization and Review
- Digital Infrastructure Planning Committee
- Economic Development Advisory Board
- Emergency Services Committee
- Extension Leadership Advisory Council
- Granville Health System Board of Trustees
- Greenway Advisory Council
- Opioid Advisory Committee
- Parks, Greenways and Recreation Advisory Committee
- Private Industry Council
- SGWASA
Personal:
- Stay-at-home dad
Jimmy Gooch
Commissioner - District 7
| Appointed: | 2020 |
| Sworn In: | October 2020 |
| Term expires: | December 2022 |
| Home: | 919-815-0257 |
| Office: | 919-693-4761 |
| Email: | jimmy.gooch@granvillecounty.org |
COMMITTEE/LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
- Audit Review Committee
- Board of Equalization and Review
- CAMPO Executive Board, Alternate
- Granville Health System Board of Trustees, Ex-Officio
- Opioid Advisory Committee
- SGWASA
- Soil and Water Board Liaison
- Solid Waste Liaison
- Transportation Plan Work Group
- Water/Sewer Matters Liaison
PERSONAL
- Retired, City of Durham
Debra Weary
Clerk to the Board/Executive Assistant