City & town
Council Member, City of Hendersonville
- Vote for
- 2
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 4
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the governing board of the city of Hendersonville, which adopts its budget and ordinances.
Nonpartisan.
Public safety
Jeff GrohNo party listed
- Proposes stronger anti-camping ordinances to address homelessness
Brett WernerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gina BaxterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda P. LowranceNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Jeff GrohNo party listed
- Opposes further expansion of the city boundary
Brett WernerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gina BaxterNo party listed
- Supported affordable housing during her council term
- Supports long-term policies to manage the city's growth
Melinda P. LowranceNo party listed
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Jeff GrohNo party listed
- Supports making it easier to start and run small businesses
Brett WernerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gina BaxterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda P. LowranceNo party listed
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Jeff GrohNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brett WernerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gina BaxterNo party listed
- Supports protecting natural resources with regional partners
Melinda P. LowranceNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Jeff GrohNo party listed
- Supports limited city government focused on core services
Brett WernerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gina BaxterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda P. LowranceNo party listed
- Supports the city's diversity, equity and inclusion work
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; 5 issues covered in this race.