Where Terri Stands
Terri is grounded in our community. She has a long history of community service, and she is well known for how open she is to meeting with her constituents to listen and learn about their needs. Terri is committed to building stronger communities and a stronger Buncombe County for all of us and our children and grandchildren.
Conserving our natural resources and working family farms.
Terri is a strong steward of resources, and she knows that our natural resources are one of our most valuable assets. From preserving our prime soils for food production to strategically conserving wildlife corridors and large swaths of open land for hunting, fishing, and recreating, the conservation work Terri is leading will have profound impacts on the future of Buncombe County. Terri’s leadership has more than tripled the investment in conserving our working family farms.
Championing our
public schools.
Terri regularly visits our schools to learn first-hand about their needs and successes. She has supported our students, teachers and staff with the largest funding increase in Buncombe County in more than a decade. As a former public school teacher, Terri knows the importance of investing in the next generation. The opportunity for all of our students to get a high-quality education ensures that they will have more options in life and that our community will have a well-educated workforce. Terri supports our career and technical education programs to ensure that our students are equipped with real world skills to thrive in their future careers.
Living in rural Buncombe County, Terri knows from experience what it was like to not have this 21st century utility. With Terri’s leadership, thousands of families now have this essential resource, and Terri is committed to continue securing funding for broadband internet expansion in rural and underserved communities.
Connecting our people to high-speed broadband internet.
Supporting law enforcement and all of our first responders.
As a growing county, Terri knows that we must continue to invest in and provide the resources first responders need to do their jobs effectively and keep our families and communities safe. Terri has worked to provide a 40% increase in funding for public safety during her four years as Commissioner and she has also championed innovative programs that save money while at the same time improving our quality of life. Community Paramedics reduce costly ambulance rides, while saving lives. Co-Responders connect people in crisis to social workers and mental health treatment, freeing law enforcement and EMS to respond to other emergencies.
Standing up for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Terri has championed investing more than $3M in our small businesses over the past four years. Terri will ensure we continue to invest in our entrepreneurs and small businesses to build a stronger local economy that will allow our families to prosper.
Infrastructure for intentional growth.
Terri’s proven leadership has delivered on broadband infrastructure, and she is building relationships with our partners at NCDOT, MSD, and municipalities who oversee most of the roads, sewer and water. Terri is committed to continuing her work to strengthen our infrastructure in growth areas without unintended sprawl.
Ensuring economic opportunity and high-wage jobs.
Terri knows that a diversified economy strengthens Buncombe County by diversifying the tax base and increasing the standard of living for our residents. Terri wants working people to earn enough to raise a family, build savings, own a home, and enjoy a decent retirement.
High-quality healthcare choice.
Terri values freedom of choice and competition in order to ensure that we have high-quality health care options for our people.
Fighting corruption.
Terri has worked across the aisle to improve transparency and accountability in local government to prevent and fight corruption. Terri knows that leaders must be vigilant, ask the right questions, and hold government accountable.