Mike Rose Announces His Candidacy for Johnston County Commissioner
The Big Picture
Mike Rose, a conservative businessman and former Princeton Mayor Pro Tempore, has announced his candidacy for a full term on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. He was appointed to represent District 3 in November 2024.
What He’s Saying
“I am proud to serve as a conservative Johnston County Commissioner, and am excited to officially announce my candidacy for a full term,” Rose said. “I believe it’s time for conservative leadership that listens, works hard, and puts people first.”
Platform Priorities
Low taxes & less wasteful spending: Keep Johnston County competitive for jobs by cutting waste and holding the line on taxes.
Fighting crime: Support sheriff’s office and law enforcement to combat drugs, illegal immigration, and violent crime.
Responsible growth & development: Balance economic opportunity with preserving community character.
Stronger infrastructure: Invest in water, sewer, stormwater, public safety, and emergency management.
Investing in people: Strengthen schools, parks, and healthcare-related services for families, seniors, and small businesses.
Background
Johnston County native, Princeton High School (1986).
Bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University (1991).
Former public school teacher.
Owner of QuickShirts, a small business, since 1995.
Married to Lori, a retired teacher; they have two sons and three grandsons.
Active members of Princeton Church of God.
Conservative Commissioner Seeks Full Term
Johnston County Commissioner Mike Rose announced his candidacy for Johnston County’s 3rd District Commissioner seat today. Rose, a conservative businessman and former Princeton Mayor Pro Tempore, was appointed to the 3rd District seat by the Johnston County Commissioners in November 2024.
“I am proud to serve as a conservative Johnston County Commissioner, and am excited to officially announce my candidacy for a full term as the County Commissioner for District 3,” Rose said.
“Johnston County is a special place, with strong communities, great opportunities, and a bright future. I believe it’s time for conservative leadership that listens, works hard, and puts people first,” he concluded.
As your County Commissioner, Rose will continue to focus on:
Low taxes and less wasteful spending – Making sure our county is competitive in recruiting more good jobs for working people by keeping taxes low and slashing wasteful spending.
Fighting crime – Our sheriff’s department and other law enforcement agencies need our solid support to stop the scourge of drugs, the flow of illegal aliens, and violent crime.
Responsible Growth & Development – Making sure our community grows in a way that preserves our character while creating opportunity.
Stronger Infrastructure – Supporting improvements to water, sewer, stormwater mitigation, public safety and emergency management services.
Investing in People – Funding for quality schools, parks, and healthcare-related services that enrich lives for families, seniors, and small businesses.
Rose is a 1986 graduate of Princeton High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University in 1991. A former public school teacher, Rose has owned and operated a small business, QuickShirts, since 1995.
Rose is married to his wife, Lori, a retired teacher, and they have two sons and three grandsons. The Roses are members of Princeton Church of God.
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