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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.

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

2 incumbents, GOP-endorsed newcomer elected to school board

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 4, 2025, 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

Gina grew up in Hendersonville, where she still lives. She completed her GED and pursued early childhood education at Blue Ridge Community College, later obtaining a bachelor's degree in human development and family studies from UNC Greensboro in. Gina is married, and lives with her husband.

Gina is currently a coordinator of a program serving teenage parents at the Children & Family Resource Center. She has previously worked in early education, teaching preschool after earning early education credentials. Her past jobs include housekeeping and serving breakfast at the Waverly Inn, working at Mikes on Main, and having an afternoon shift at Black Bear.

Gina Baxter's campaign for the Hendersonville City Council is her first run for public office.

As of June 4, 2025, Gina Baxter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Gina Baxter Focuses on Affordable Housing in City Council Race

Supports affordable housing, redesigning public transportation, and capping short-term rentals within city limits.

Supports “common sense solutions” for housing and urban development, including affordable housing, public transportation redesign, and capping short-term rentals.

Believes affordable housing is a major need, citing a friend's experience of working full-time but still needing to move back home due to housing costs.

Believes affordable housing is a "major need."

The candidate's website says, "During my time at UNCG, we bought a house about two blocks from the first house I ever rented, and we got in just under the wire for the housing boom that was coming. We just knew we couldn’t keep paying rent as we watched it skyrocket, so we got a first time home buyers’ loan and closed on our house just a month before COVID hit. Throughout my whole life here in Hendersonville I have been so supported by our amazing community, and we have all been through a lot together, and now I feel that it is my time to give back through a role of public service."

Said, "People who have lived and worked here their whole lives are being pushed out because of the lack of affordable housing."

- Supports “common sense solutions” for housing and urban development, including affordable housing, public transportation redesign, and capping short-term rentals.
- Believes affordable housing is a "major need."
- Said, "People who have lived and worked here their whole lives are being pushed out because of the lack of affordable housing."

Believes the rapid growth has created a "huge need for infrastructure" that will take time to address. Supports city and county collaboration to improve public transportation because "we can’t handle the traffic we have."

Believes the rapid growth has created a "huge need for infrastructure," and supports city and county collaboration to improve public transportation, saying "we can’t handle the traffic we have."

- Believes the rapid growth has created a "huge need for infrastructure," and supports city and county collaboration to improve public transportation, saying "we can’t handle the traffic we have."

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Gina Baxter

Lynne earned her bachelor's degree in photography, mixed media, installation, and performance from the University of South Florida.

Lynne works as an community and environmental advocate. Her previous experience includes work for Tesla, Impact Hub Oakland, and New Earth Athens.

Lynne Elizabeth Williams' campaign for Hendersonville City Council member is her first run for public office.

As of June 4, 2025, Lynne Elizabeth Williams did not have a website or any information online.

Lynne Elizabeth Williams

- 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. 