Chandler, Sinkler discuss transparency, county farm and spending

By: Lloyd Jones

Outlets: Conway Daily Sun

Published: October 23, 2026

Words: 1,072

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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CONWAY — Sitting commissioner Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) and challenger Wharton Sinkler (D-Sandwich) are running for the two-year seat as Carroll County Commissioner for District 1. They appeared on SUN -TV on Wednesday and discussed county spending, transparency, the county farm, solar energy and their priorities if elected. The interview, which was edited for length, can be seen at conwaydailysun.com.

Q: Why are you running for county commissioner?

Chandler: “I was appointed to fill Terry McCarthy's term. …

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