The Big Picture
Mike Rose, a conservative businessman and former Princeton Mayor Pro Tempore, has announced his candidacy for a full term on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. He was appointed to represent District 3 in November 2024.
What He’s Saying
“I am proud to serve as a conservative Johnston County Commissioner, and am excited to officially announce my candidacy for a full term,” Rose said. “I believe it’s time for conservative leadership that listens, works hard, and puts people first.”
Platform Priorities
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Low taxes & less wasteful spending: Keep Johnston County competitive for jobs by cutting waste and holding the line on taxes.
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Fighting crime: Support sheriff’s office and law enforcement to combat drugs, illegal immigration, and violent crime.
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Responsible growth & development: Balance economic opportunity with preserving community character.
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Stronger infrastructure: Invest in water, sewer, stormwater, public safety, and emergency management.
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Investing in people: Strengthen schools, parks, and healthcare-related services for families, seniors, and small businesses.
Background
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Johnston County native, Princeton High School (1986).
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Bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University (1991).
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Former public school teacher.
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Owner of QuickShirts, a small business, since 1995.
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Married to Lori, a retired teacher; they have two sons and three grandsons.
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Active members of Princeton Church of God.
Conservative Commissioner Seeks Full Term
Johnston County Commissioner Mike Rose announced his candidacy for Johnston County’s 3rd District Commissioner seat today. Rose, a conservative businessman and former Princeton Mayor Pro Tempore, was appointed to the 3rd District seat by the Johnston County Commissioners in November 2024.
“I am proud to serve as a conservative Johnston County Commissioner, and am excited to officially announce my candidacy for a full term as the County Commissioner for District 3,” Rose said.
“Johnston County is a special place, with strong communities, great opportunities, and a bright future. I believe it’s time for conservative leadership that listens, works hard, and puts people first,” he concluded.
As your County Commissioner, Rose will continue to focus on:
Low taxes and less wasteful spending – Making sure our county is competitive in recruiting more good jobs for working people by keeping taxes low and slashing wasteful spending.
Fighting crime – Our sheriff’s department and other law enforcement agencies need our solid support to stop the scourge of drugs, the flow of illegal aliens, and violent crime.
Responsible Growth & Development – Making sure our community grows in a way that preserves our character while creating opportunity.
Stronger Infrastructure – Supporting improvements to water, sewer, stormwater mitigation, public safety and emergency management services.
Investing in People – Funding for quality schools, parks, and healthcare-related services that enrich lives for families, seniors, and small businesses.
Rose is a 1986 graduate of Princeton High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University in 1991. A former public school teacher, Rose has owned and operated a small business, QuickShirts, since 1995.
Rose is married to his wife, Lori, a retired teacher, and they have two sons and three grandsons. The Roses are members of Princeton Church of God.