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Terry Threadwell
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners District 2
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NOT A CURRENT BALLOT CANDIDATE
Biography
Terry Threadwell is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, representing District 2 in North Carolina. A university professor of philosophy, ethics, and religion, Threadwell has spent decades working at the intersection of faith, labor, and social justice, and is also an ordained bishop, author, artist, and community advocate. This campaign marks Threadwell's first run for public office.
Top Priorities
- Affordable housing development, tenant protections, and support for those at risk of homelessness.
- Ensuring a living wage for workers and expanding job-training programs in green energy, trades, and healthcare.
- Investing in green infrastructure, protecting natural resources, and establishing a fund to retrain workers for a renewable energy economy.