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John Brandon Olsen

Nonpartisan · North Carolina · 2026

Running for Town of Fletcher Town Council District 1, North Carolina

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supports completing sidewalk, greenway and traffic-calming projects identified in the town's bicycle and pedestrian plan.
  • Supports responsible budgeting, transparency in town spending, and open communication with residents on major decisions.
  • Supports completing delayed park improvements and strengthening youth recreation programs.
Biography

John Brandon Olsen has lived in Fletcher for more than 21 years and previously ran for Town Council in 2021, per his campaign site. He began his career in manufacturing, later earned an economics degree from UNC Asheville and worked in renewable-energy origination, and now works as a data analyst on federal disaster-recovery programs; he has volunteered on Fletcher's ABC Board and with Fletcher Youth Baseball & Softball.

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Town of Fletcher Town Council District 1North Carolina · 2026Henderson County sample ballot

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