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Mayor, City of Hendersonville

Jerry Smith, Jr.

Candidate for Mayor, City of Hendersonville

No party listed

Background

Occupation
Attorney
Campaign website
jerrysmithformayor.com

A Hendersonville City Council member from 2009 to 2023 (mayor pro tem 2019–2021) who taught at Hendersonville High School for 23 years; he now practices law and teaches part time at Blue Ridge Community College.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports meeting police and fire needs as the city grows

    Jerry Smith's Priorities for Hendersonville's Future

    Campaign website · Jerry Smith for Mayor · jerrysmithformayor.com

    “Support the needs of our police and fire departments in providing safety services for our growing population.”
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Housing

  • Supports workforce and affordable housing while protecting neighborhoods

    Jerry Smith's Priorities for Hendersonville's Future

    Campaign website · Jerry Smith for Mayor · jerrysmithformayor.com

    “Protect established neighborhoods throughout the City while attracting workforce and affordable housing.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports attracting diverse industry for jobs at all skill levels

    Jerry Smith's Priorities for Hendersonville's Future

    Campaign website · Jerry Smith for Mayor · jerrysmithformayor.com

    “Attract a diversified mix of industry and business investment to provide jobs for residents of all skill levels.”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports more greenways and parks for Helene recovery

    Jerry Smith's Priorities for Hendersonville's Future

    Campaign website · Jerry Smith for Mayor · jerrysmithformayor.com

    “Invest in more opportunities for greenways, parks and public amenities to enhance our quality of life and recover from Helene.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jerry Smith, Jr. on them.

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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Jerry Smith, Jr. for Mayor, City of Hendersonville, North Carolina · The Gist