County
County Commissioner, Buncombe County
District 02
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the members of the board that adopts the county budget, sets the property tax rate and oversees county government.
Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).
Taxes & budget
Greg ParksRepublican
- Supports structural county budget cuts, including school consolidation
Lonnie IsraelDemocratic
- Supports schools, public safety and human services as budget priorities
Education
Greg ParksRepublican
- Proposes prioritizing school repairs and transportation over pay raises
Lonnie IsraelDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Greg ParksRepublican
No documented position found.
Lonnie IsraelDemocratic
- Proposes aligning zoning with the county's 2043 comprehensive plan
Economy & jobs
Greg ParksRepublican
- Proposes cutting regulations, fees and red tape in permitting
Lonnie IsraelDemocratic
- Opposes data centers whose costs outweigh community benefits
Environment & parks
Greg ParksRepublican
- Opposes long-term limits on landowners' development rights
Lonnie IsraelDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Greg ParksRepublican
No documented position found.
Lonnie IsraelDemocratic
- Pledges community meetings on the county budget
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.