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Chad Adams

Email: cadams@johnlocke.org

Chad Adams is the Director of the Center for Local Innovation, vice president for development for the John Locke foundation, and former Vice-Chairman of the Lee County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected a commissioner in 1998 and recently completed his second term. He is a graduate of the UNCW, attended graduate school at NC State University and is a Fellow of the NC Institute of Political Leadership.

In 2002 Chad was recognized by the NC Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of five Outstanding Young North Carolinians for his political and community work and was recognized by the National Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of America's Outstanding Young Leaders with the Charles Kulp Memorial Award in 1998.

Chad has appeared on CNBC as well as numerous television stations across the state. His op-eds have appeared in dozens of newspapers and he is also the primary guest host for the "Take A Stand" radio show in Asheville.


Articles by Chad Adams

(7.12.12) Public Needs Vs. Public Wants
Rather than gravitate toward more fiscally sound decisions, some local governments have started becoming more desperate -- considering projects on their wish list rather than their need list.

(6.10.11) Smart Budgeting for Tough Times
A rough economy should make it easier for local officials to make the difficult calls needed to implement genuine reforms.

(6.02.11) Smart Budgeting Essential For Local Governments, Too
The tough economy should make it easier for local officials to make the difficult calls needed to implement genuine reforms.

(2.12.09) Complex Rules Could Have Devastating Impact
Home buyers and taxpayers could lose, if environmental regulators succeed in pushing new regulations into effect.

(2.06.09) New Rules Could Create Quagmire for Local Governments
Home buyers and taxpayers could lose, if environmental regulators succeed in pushing new regulations into effect.

(1.22.09) Let's Freeze This Cost-Cutting Measure
Tough economic times cause some local governments to trot out inefficient measures for trimming their budget fat.

(1.08.09) Making Poor Power Plays
Some N.C. local governments take actions that limit freedom for no good reason.

(12.04.08) Learning to Do More With Less
Local governments can take steps to help lessen the burdens associated with the economic downturn.

(9.04.08) Striving to Use the Full Capacity
Frequent evaluations of government programs can ensure taxpayers' money is well-spent.

(8.29.08) AG is AWOL in Corruption Cases
While wasting time on a battle against the Tennessee Valley Authority, Roy Cooper has done little to protect North Carolinians from politicians who break the law.

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