Carlvena Foster
Candidate for County Commissioner, Guilford County, District 01
Background
- Occupation
- Guilford County commissioner
Guilford County commissioner for District 1 since 2014 and the board's vice chair; she served on the Guilford County Board of Education from 2008 to 2014. She was executive director of the Carl Chavis Memorial Branch YMCA in High Point for 25 years.
Photo: Guilford County
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for the 2026-27 county budget and tax increase
The budget, adopted 7-2 in June 2026, raised the property tax rate 5.9 cents; she called it a tough budget but said commissioners had to support schools and county services.
ReportWhy 7 Commissioners Approved The Budget — And 2 Voted NoNews coverage · Rhino Times · Jun 26, 2026 · rhinotimes.com
“Democratic commissioners voted in favor. … Commissioner Carlvena Foster called it “a very tough budget” but said commissioners had a responsibility to support schools”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Guilford County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- J. Carlvena Foster
Government record · Guilford County · guilfordcountync.gov
- Why 7 Commissioners Approved The Budget — And 2 Voted No
News coverage · Rhino Times · Jun 26, 2026 · rhinotimes.com
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