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2 incumbents, GOP-endorsed newcomer elected to school board

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Colby received a bachelor's degree in education from Western Governors University. He lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina with his family.

Colby has experience working in public education as an elementary school teacher.

Colby Coren previously served as a member of the Henderson County Board of Education. He was elected in 2014 and resigned in 2018, serving 1 term.

As of June 14, 2024, Colby Coren did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Wants to address "the rampant drug crisis in our city and neighboring areas" through working with community and nonprofit organizations.

- Wants to address "the rampant drug crisis in our city and neighboring areas" through working with community and nonprofit organizations.

Public Safety

Economy

Stated that "the board needs to examine where the $27 million in local funds are going, and to put more money into classrooms rather than in the salaries of the highest positions in the system."

As a board of education member, advocated for vocational programs.

- Stated that "the board needs to examine where the $27 million in local funds are going, and to put more money into classrooms rather than in the salaries of the highest positions in the system."
- As a board of education member, advocated for vocational programs.

Education

Wants to address affordable housing in the city.

- Wants to address affordable housing in the city.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Colby Coren

Colby Coren previously served as a member of the board of education for Henderson County, having been elected in 2014 and resigning in 2018.

As of June 14, 2024, Colby Coren did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Website says, "He has stated that the board needs to examine where the $27 million in local funds are going, and to put more money into classrooms rather than in the salaries of the highest positions in the system."

- Website says, "He has stated that the board needs to examine where the $27 million in local funds are going, and to put more money into classrooms rather than in the salaries of the highest positions in the system."
- As a board of education member, advocated for vocational programs.

Advocates addressing affordable housing in the city.

- Advocates addressing affordable housing in the city.

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 