Steve Coleman
Candidate for County Commissioner, Cherokee County, District Iii
Background
- Occupation
- Chairman, Cherokee County Board of Education
Chairman of the Cherokee County Board of Education.
Documented positions
Education
Supports the pre-K–8 consolidation plan he worked on
The school board approved the plan unanimously before sending it to the commissioners, the Cherokee Scout reported.
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“Coleman said he has worked diligently for four years on a consolidation plan.”
Economy & jobs
Supports seeking benefits from tech industries the county cannot block
ReportCandidates give their pitches for commissioner seatsNews coverage · Cherokee Scout (Internet Archive copy) · web.archive.org
“Coleman said if the county can’t keep those industries out, it needs to get some benefit.”
Environment & parks
Supports a state park on federal land in the county
ReportCandidates give their pitches for commissioner seatsNews coverage · Cherokee Scout (Internet Archive copy) · web.archive.org
“does agree with a state park”
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Cherokee 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 give their pitches for commissioner seats
News coverage · Cherokee Scout (Internet Archive copy) · web.archive.org
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