City & town
Mayor, City of Hendersonville
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The mayor leads the city of Hendersonville, presides over its governing board and represents it.
Nonpartisan.
Public safety
Jennifer HensleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jerry Smith, Jr.No party listed
- Supports meeting police and fire needs as the city grows
Housing
Jennifer HensleyNo party listed
- Supports responsible density to bring housing costs down
Jerry Smith, Jr.No party listed
- Supports workforce and affordable housing while protecting neighborhoods
Economy & jobs
Jennifer HensleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jerry Smith, Jr.No party listed
- Supports attracting diverse industry for jobs at all skill levels
Roads & infrastructure
Jennifer HensleyNo party listed
- Opposes high-density development far from the city
Jerry Smith, Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Jennifer HensleyNo party listed
- Supports redesigning Patton Park with a larger public pool
Jerry Smith, Jr.No party listed
- Supports more greenways and parks for Helene recovery
Health & human services
Jennifer HensleyNo party listed
- Proposes expanding swim and water-safety lessons for children
Jerry Smith, Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
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.