Commissioner Demond Mason joins The Town Square Podcast for Episode 91 of the Candidate Conversations series. Mason, the current Newton County Board of Commissioners representative for District 2, shares his journey from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Newton County, his call into public service, and how faith, family, ministry, and community involvement shaped his leadership.

In this conversation, Mason discusses his record in office, including Salem Road widening, Denny Dobbs Park improvements, the new Senior Enrichment Center, economic development, public safety, and efforts to support Newton County’s unsheltered residents. He also explains why he is seeking re-election and how he views servant leadership in local government.

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Tamara Strong, candidate for Newton County Board of Commissioners District 2, joins The Town Square Podcast for this Candidate Conversations episode. A lifelong Newton County resident, wife, mother, woman of faith, and community advocate, Strong shares why she decided to run and how her campaign message — “Your Voice, Our Future” — reflects her desire to listen to residents and serve the community.

In the conversation, Strong discusses economic development, public safety, youth programs, transparency, town halls, emergency response, and her vision for “One Newton.” She also shares her heart for family, faith, cooking, and community connection as voters prepare for the May 19 primary.

(Listen now at TheTownSquarePodcast.com or watch on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)