I'm Chad Brown. A christian, former professional baseball player, and life long conservative Republican who found my way into politics by being elected as the Mayor of Stanley, and then on to the County Commission. I've served 3 terms (12 years total), with the last 2 years as Chairman. I rely on my christian values to help guide my way through political issues. I grew up in Gastonia, NC, in Gaston County, where hard work and strong family values were a staple in my home. My first love was Baseball but once that was over, my true love was politics. I like to think my calling here is to fight for the common person to help give them some direction through a cumbersome government. Working in economic development and being involved in many other facets of local government has groomed me to want more. I've taken a proud stance for the unborn! I've fought for issues where my vote cannot be swayed and proud to cast the lone vote for my beliefs. I'm a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church