Josh Shank for County Commissioner District 7

05/22/2026

Meet & greet was a success! Thank you to the Granville County Republicans for the warm welcome, great conversations, and continued support! Grateful for everyone who came out, shared ideas, and took the time to engage about the future of our community. Looking forward to continuing the momentum and working together for Granville County!

05/19/2026

🗳️🐘 VOTE for Granville County, VOTE Republican 🇺🇸
Michael Whatley for Senate
Laurie Buckhout for Congress
Brad Knott for Congress
Chris Stock for NC Senate
Representative Frank Sossamon NC House District 32
Sarah Stevens for NC Supreme Court
Judge Michael C. Byrne
George Bell for Judge
Judge Craig Collins
Josh Shank for County Commissioner District 7
Amanda LaBrecque for County Commissioner, District 6
Joe Sinnema
Ed Newman for Granville County Sheriff
District Attorney - Eleventh Prosecutorial District
Yancey Washington, Clerk of Superior Court in Granville County

05/19/2026

As a Town Councilman and candidate for County Commissioner, I plan to attend the North Falls Lake Area Study Community Open House on Tuesday, May 19 from 4–7 PM at the Creedmoor Community Center, and I encourage everyone to attend if you can. This is an important opportunity for our community to learn about proposed land use and transportation recommendations, ask questions, and provide feedback that will help shape the future of our area.

With more than 20,000 new residents expected over the next 25 years, it’s critical that we work together to plan responsibly for growth, infrastructure, and quality of life in northern Granville County. If you’re unable to attend in person, you can still review the plans and submit comments online through May 26 at https://publicinput.com/NFallsLake.

05/15/2026

May 21st Folks! Come by!!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to three generations of incredible women who have helped shape my life. To my Mom, thank you for raising me with so much love, compassion, and selflessness, and for being such an amazing “Gigi.” To my Grandma, thank you for the love, understanding, and confidence you poured into me from an early age. And to my wife, watching you become such an incredible mother has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Maddox and I are truly blessed to have you all in our lives.

05/07/2026

Incredibly honored to have the opportunity to represent the Town of Butner alongside our Town Council and Mayor this week at CityVision 2026 hosted by the North Carolina League of Municipalities. Grateful to have been recognized with the Financial Management Certificate and Certificate of Municipal Achievement, and proud that the Town of Butner was also recognized with the Commit to Civility designation — one of only 9 municipalities in North Carolina to receive this honor. Opportunities like this allow local leaders to learn, collaborate, and bring valuable ideas back home to better serve our community.

04/29/2026

Great opportunity for small business owners in Granville County!

Are you a small business owner or interested in starting one?

Join us at the Richard H. Thornton Library next week to learn about the free resources and assistance available through the Granville County Library System.

📅 Friday, May 1
⏲️ 11 AM
📌 Richard H. Thornton Library (210 Main Street, Oxford)

Hear from NC IDEA and learn how our Adult Services Librarian can provide one-on-one support using these resources.

For more information, please contact Mel Baldwin (919-693-1121) or the Economic Development Office (919-693-5911).

04/27/2026

I strongly oppose Part V, Section 5 of Senate Bill 214, which would allow Franklin County to acquire property in neighboring counties without local consent. This sets a dangerous precedent that undermines local authority and opens the door to unchecked government overreach. I stand with the Granville County Board of Commissioners in their resolution opposing this bill and fully support protecting our community’s voice and resources. As your County Commissioner, I will always put Granville County first and defend the rights and interests of our citizens.