Shawn McGowan

Background

McGowan is a certified public accountant and CFO. His campaign website says he has more than 30 years of experience in financial oversight, budgeting and risk management; the candidate guide says he has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Villanova University and an MBA from Oklahoma State University.

Sources: Shawn McGowan campaign website, Rutherford County Republican Party candidate guide

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Waste and landfill

  He supports expanding recycling and finding responsible alternatives to solid waste, and says he would oppose landfill expansion.

  Shawn McGowan campaign website

• Budget and taxes

  He supports balanced budgets and disciplined spending, and says he will not support tax increases that place additional strain on families.

  Shawn McGowan campaign website

• Growth planning

  He identified balancing anticipated county growth with planning for infrastructure and other community needs as a challenge for county government.

  Rutherford County Republican Party candidate guide