Judy S. Lewis
Candidate for Board of Education, Buncombe County Schools, District 05
Background
- Occupation
- Buncombe County Board of Education member; retired educator
Buncombe County Board of Education member representing District 5 and a trustee of A-B Tech; she describes herself as an educator for decades.
Documented positions
Education
Pledges school funding that keeps pace with inflation and enrollment
ReportCandidates for Buncombe County Board of Education discuss priorities and environmental concernsCandidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Apr 23, 2026 · web.archive.org
“I will work closely with our dedicated commissioners to ensure that funding levels remain consistent, keeping pace with inflation, enrollment shifts and staffing needs.”
Supports competitive pay and retention incentives for bus drivers
ReportCandidates for Buncombe County Board of Education discuss priorities and environmental concernsCandidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Apr 23, 2026 · web.archive.org
“I will continue to advocate for competitive pay and retention incentives for our competent and caring drivers.”
Environment & parks
Supports student-led zero-waste initiatives in schools
ReportCandidates for Buncombe County Board of Education discuss priorities and environmental concernsCandidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Apr 23, 2026 · web.archive.org
“I intend to continue my support of such initiatives via newly created policies and procedures (some of which are student-led).”
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Buncombe 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
- Candidates for Buncombe County Board of Education discuss priorities and environmental concerns
Candidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Apr 23, 2026 · web.archive.org
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