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3 challengers to face incumbent Madison Board of Commissioners chair, vice chair in '24

Judy holds a bachelor's degree in French and Secondary Education from Knox College and a Master of Public Health degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She is a community garden volunteer with Gace Covenant Presbyterian Church. She lives in Mars Hill. 

Judy Major previously worked as a coordinator of the Western North Carolina Birth Center Initiative, a doula with the Doula Association of the Mountain Area (DAMA), and a health researcher at Fullerton Genetics Center at Mission Hospitals.

As of June 27, 2024, Judy Major did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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

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Barbara lives in Revere, NC, and graduated from Laurel High School. She attended Appalachian State University. She has served as board treasurer with the Laurel Community Center. 

Barbara previously worked as a teacher for Madison County Schools.

Barbara Anne Zimmerman's campaign for Madison County Commissioner is her first run for public office. 

As of June 14, 2024, Barbara Anne Zimmerman did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "I will support efforts to protect our tremendous natural resources such as our pristine watersheds, forests and uncluttered ridgelines that make us the Jewel of the Blue Ridge."

- Said, "I will support efforts to protect our tremendous natural resources such as our pristine watersheds, forests and uncluttered ridgelines that make us the Jewel of the Blue Ridge."

Barbara Anne Zimmerman

Matthew received a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University. 

Matthew currently works as a senior material damage appraiser for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company.

Matthew Wechtel currently serves as the County Commissioner in Madison County. He was appointed in 2015 and serving his second elected term.

As of June 14, 2024, Matthew (Matt) Wechtel did not have a website or any information online.

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Plans to foster economic development and workforce projects.

- Plans to foster economic development and workforce projects.

Supports renovating the county courthouse in Marshall.

Plans to improve the Emergency Medical Services facility in Marshall and wants to partner with other organizations to provide "urgent care, a radiology center, a dialysis center, as well as mental health support in the county."

- Supports renovating the county courthouse in Marshall.
- Plans to improve the Emergency Medical Services facility in Marshall and wants to partner with other organizations to provide "urgent care, a radiology center, a dialysis center, as well as mental health support in the county."

Supports the Highway 213 infrastructure project, "linking Mars Hill and Marshall with water, sewer and hopefully maybe even natural gas."

- Supports the Highway 213 infrastructure project, "linking Mars Hill and Marshall with water, sewer and hopefully maybe even natural gas."

Matthew (Matt) Wechtel

As of June 27, 2024, Michael Garrison did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Michael previously worked in law enforcement, retiring as chief of the Mars Hill Police Department. 

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Michael Garrison currently serves as a Madison County Commissioner. He was appointed to this position in 2021 and is serving his first term. He also serves as the Madison County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair. 

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

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- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.