2024 NC General Election

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Jennifer lives in Columbus, North Carolina.

As of June 29, 2024, Jennifer Hargett did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Jennifer Hargett's campaign for Polk County Commissioner is her first run for public office.

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

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Said, "The goal is to keep the quality of life high in Polk County while keeping our taxes some of the lowest in North Carolina."

Said, "I will work to formulate policies that are family and small business friendly."

- Said, "The goal is to keep the quality of life high in Polk County while keeping our taxes some of the lowest in North Carolina."
- Said, "I will work to formulate policies that are family and small business friendly."

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Jennifer Hargett

Jennifer Hargett lives in Columbus, North Carolina.

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

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

As of June 29, 2024, Jennifer Hargett did not have a website or any information online.

Tryon Daily Bulletin, Farmers, residents organize at Polk-Rutherford line to stop giant homebuilder

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Karen and her husband Kevin own farmland in Polk County. 

As of June 29, 2024, Karen Pack did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Karen Pack's campaign for Polk County Commissioner is her first run for public office.

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

Aims to focus on sustainable growth and avoid urban sprawl.

Supports the Polk County 20/20 vision plan to support rural areas in the county.

- Aims to focus on sustainable growth and avoid urban sprawl.
- Supports the Polk County 20/20 vision plan to support rural areas in the county.

ABC 13 News, We want to keep it rural:' Plan to modernize part of NC 9 in Polk County faces pushback

Opposed plans to widen N.C. 9 in Polk County in 2022, advocating against government seizing private property and the urbanization of Polk County.

- Opposed plans to widen N.C. 9 in Polk County in 2022, advocating against government seizing private property and the urbanization of Polk County.

Karen Pack

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

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

As of June 29, 2024, Karen Pack did not have a website or any information online.

Libby is from Greensboro, South Carolina. She is married and an active member of Holy Cross Episcopal in Tryon. She has been a member of the Planning Board for three terms and currently serves on the Board of Adjustment. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for Thermal Belt Outreach. 

Libby works part-time as a house manager at the Flat Rock Playhouse, as well as serving as a guardian ad litem. She is retired from her profession as a registered professional engineer. 

Libby Morris' campaign for Polk County Commissioner is her first run for public office. 

As of June 14, 2024, Libby Morris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to support family farms and local businesses.

Hopes to increase tourism in Polk County.

- Plans to support family farms and local businesses.
- Aims to grow new job opportunities.
- Hopes to increase tourism in Polk County.

Promises to advocate for public safety measures.

- Promises to advocate for public safety measures.

Aims to focus on sustainable and locally focused economic growth.

- Aims to focus on sustainable and locally focused economic growth.

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Libby Morris

Libby works part-time as a House Manager at the Flat Rock Playhouse, as well as serving as a Guardian ad Litem. She is retired from her profession as a registered professional engineer. 

Libby Morris' campaign for Polk County Commissioner is her first run for publicly elected office. 

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Myron is from Tryon, North Carolina. He and his wife Cornelia have 5 adult children. 

Yoder owns and works at M. Yoder Construction. 

Myron Yoder currently serves as a Polk County Commissioner. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his second term.

Said, "I am very proud of being a part of bringing back the Health Department to Polk County instead of being a part of a three-county health department. We have greatly Improved the health services to our citizens for the same money and less money in the long term."

- Said, "I am very proud of being a part of bringing back the Health Department to Polk County instead of being a part of a three-county health department. We have greatly Improved the health services to our citizens for the same money and less money in the long term."

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

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Said, "We need a New Jail for the sake of safety and Room."

- Said, "We need a New Jail for the sake of safety and Room."

Supports the expansion of broadband and internet infrastructure to reach all of Polk County.

Supports the implementation of new service water contract and creation of a water authority with Inman-Campobello.

- Supports the expansion of broadband and internet infrastructure to reach all of Polk County.
- Supports the implementation of new service water contract and creation of a water authority with Inman-Campobello.

Myron Yoder

Yoder owns and works at M Yoder Construction. 

Myron currently serves as a Polk County Commissioner. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his second term.

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

- Supports the expansion of Broadband and Internet infrastructure to reach all of Polk County.
- Supports the implementation of new service water contract and creation of a water authority with Inman-Campobello.

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

Yoder owns and works at a construction company. 

Myron is currently a Polk County Commissioner. He was elected in 2016 and was appointed Chairman in 2023. 

Little serves on the board of Polk County youth football. He is married to Jennifer and has 3 children.

Little is a pastor at the Foothills Community Chapel in Green Creek.

Paul "Little" Beiler has served as a County Commissioner in Polk County since 2018.

As of June 14, 2024, Paul (Little) Beiler did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to "ensure Polk County remains an affordable palce to live and a great place to raise a family."

Is "pro-business but believes in smart growth."

- Wants to "ensure Polk County remains an affordable palce to live and a great place to raise a family."
- Is "pro-business but believes in smart growth."

Wants to "ensure my children have a bright and sustainable future wherever they choose to pursue it."

- Wants to "ensure my children have a bright and sustainable future wherever they choose to pursue it."

Advocate of "conservative principles of small but effective government, low taxes, respect for American traditions, and Judeo-Christian values."

- Advocate of "conservative principles of small but effective government, low taxes, respect for American traditions, and Judeo-Christian values."

Paul (Little) Beiler

Beiler serves on the board of Polk County youth football. He is married to Jennifer and has 3 children.

Beiler is a pastor at the Foothills Community Chapel in Green Creek.

Beiler has served as a County Commissioner in Polk County since 2018.

As of June 14, 2024, Paul (Little) Beiler did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Wants to "ensure Polk County remains an affordable palce to live and a great place to raise a family."
- Said he is "pro-business but believes in smart growth."

Ray studied at the University of North Carolina at Asheville.

Ray has a history of public service, having served on the ICC Board of Trustees, along with various other committees, commissions, and boards related to Polk County government. Additionally, he has been a successful small business owner for over 40 years and has owned a farm in Green Creek for over 20 years.

Ray Gasperson is a Polk County Commissioner. He was elected in 2012 and is serving his third term.

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Supports public services, including public schools, law enforcement, public health, EMS, libraries, and county employees.

Supports funding of public services, including public schools, law enforcement, public health, EMS, libraries, and county employees.

Supports "transparency in all county government activities."

- Supports funding of public services, including public schools, law enforcement, public health, EMS, libraries, and county employees.
- Supports "transparency in all county government activities."

Believes in maintaining "a sound and fiscally conservative budget" and a secure "Rainy Day" fund.

- Believes in maintaining "a sound and fiscally conservative budget" and a secure "Rainy Day" fund.

Promises to advocate for "our excellent schools."

- Promises to advocate for "our excellent schools."

As of June 14, 2024, Ray Gasperson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports policies that provide "protection of our natural resources."

- Supports policies that provide "protection of our natural resources."

Ray Gasperson

As of July 13, 2024, Ray Gasperson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ray Gasperson has a history of public service, having served as a Polk County Commissioner for 12 years and participating on the ICC Board of Trustees, along with various other committees, commissions, and boards related to Polk County government. Additionally, he has been a successful small business owner for over 40 years and has owned a farm in Green Creek for over 20 years.

Ray Gasperson has served as a Polk County Commissioner for 12 years. He has also been a member of the ICC Board of Trustees and has participated in various committees, commissions, and boards related to Polk County government.

- Supports funding of public services, including public schools, law enforcement, public health, EMS, libraries, and county employees.
- Supports "Transparency in all county government activities."

As of July 8, 2024, Ray Gasperson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Currently serving on the Polk Agricultural Advisory Board, YMCA Development Committee and as President of the CETA Trail System"

- 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.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.

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