North Buncombe – The deadline for filing the election registration for 2023 was Friday at noon (July 21). Below is a list of the candidates who have filed.
Woodfin Mayor:
– Woodfin Town Vice Mayor Jim McAllister
– Resident Jason Moore
This race follows a 20-year tenure by Mayor Jerry VeHaun, who decided not to seek re-election.
Woodfin Town Council:
– Josh Blade
– Ken Kahn
– Johanna Huggins Young
– Incumbent Elisabeth Ervin
These four candidates will be competing for the three available seats on the Woodfin Town Council.
Woodfin Water Board:
– Larry Hopkins
– Lauren Edgerton
They are challenging incumbents Ivo Ballentine, Gordon Maybury, and Sarah W. Gassaway for one of the three open seats on the Woodfin Water Board.
Weaverville Town Council:
– Dee Lawrence
– Jennifer Young
– Peter B. McGuire
– Incumbent John M. Chase
These individuals are running for the three town council seats in Weaverville.