Brent Goddard

Goddard supported, in the short term, the county's strategy of withholding zoning-jurisdiction property releases to municipalities to slow high-density development until a complete smart-growth strategic plan is developed.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard identified the loss of Iredell County's farming heritage and uncontrolled growth as top issues and stated support for strategic planning to manage growth.

February 13, 2026For

Source: wbtv.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard publicly described actively managing a 165-acre timber farm with the help of a forester and learning sustainable management practices intended to preserve the farm for his grandchildren.

December 26, 2025For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard praised the current county board's use of tax dollars but said communication among the board, municipal leaders, and other elected officials should improve so county government functions as a team.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard supported, in the short term, the county's strategy of withholding zoning-jurisdiction property releases to municipalities to slow high-density development until a complete smart-growth strategic plan is developed.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard opposed reducing or eliminating county services at that time and said every department should seek greater effectiveness.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard said the property-tax rate should have been reduced enough to keep taxes flat after revaluation and that every increase should be closely reviewed and justified to taxpayers.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard stated support for maintaining the Sheriff's Department and for having experts refine the county's new fire and emergency-services study before recommendations are made.

February 13, 2026For

Source: wbtv.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard identified the loss of Iredell County's farming heritage and uncontrolled growth as top issues and stated support for strategic planning to manage growth.

February 13, 2026For

Source: wbtv.com · researched July 18, 2026

At his August 3 retirement ceremony, Marine Corps Logistics Command chief of staff Col. Brent Goddard retired after 34 years of naval service and received a Legion of Merit Gold Medal in lieu of a second award for exceptional and meritorious service as chief of staff.

August 3, 2012For

Source: dvidshub.net · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard said the property-tax rate should have been reduced enough to keep taxes flat after revaluation and that every increase should be closely reviewed and justified to taxpayers.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard stated support for keeping taxes low while using near-, mid-, and long-term planning to balance commercial and residential growth.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard stated support for maintaining the Sheriff's Department and for having experts refine the county's new fire and emergency-services study before recommendations are made.

February 13, 2026For

Source: wbtv.com · researched July 18, 2026

At his August 3 retirement ceremony, Marine Corps Logistics Command chief of staff Col. Brent Goddard retired after 34 years of naval service and received a Legion of Merit Gold Medal in lieu of a second award for exceptional and meritorious service as chief of staff.

August 3, 2012For

Source: dvidshub.net · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard stated support for keeping taxes low while using near-, mid-, and long-term planning to balance commercial and residential growth.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard stated that Iredell County's residential development plan should include a balance of affordable housing.

February 13, 2026For

Source: wbtv.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard opposed reducing or eliminating county services at that time and said every department should seek greater effectiveness.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard said local school systems were adequately funded while expressing support for coordination with legislators and school boards to keep teacher pay competitive.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard publicly reported serving as an Iredell County Guardian Ad Litem and on the Child Advocacy Board for Iredell and Alexander counties, with a focus on vulnerable residents.

December 26, 2025For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard completed his first term as a mentor in Rotary District 7680's July 13-16 Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders, sharing leadership experiences with participating teenagers.

July 16, 2023For

Source: rotary7680.org · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard supported, in the short term, the county's strategy of withholding zoning-jurisdiction property releases to municipalities to slow high-density development until a complete smart-growth strategic plan is developed.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard stated support for keeping taxes low while using near-, mid-, and long-term planning to balance commercial and residential growth.

February 28, 2026For

Source: iredellfreenews.com · researched July 18, 2026

Goddard identified the loss of Iredell County's farming heritage and uncontrolled growth as top issues and stated support for strategic planning to manage growth.

February 13, 2026For

Source: wbtv.com · researched July 18, 2026