Ballotpedia, Valerie Brockenbrough

Valerie is originally from France. She earned her bachelor's degree from the Ecole Francaise d'Attache de Presse. Valerie currently lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with her husband, John. They have 3 children.

Valerie Brockenbrough's campaign for Forsyth County Commissioner for District B is her first run for public office.

Believes in making public services more accessible by scheduling meetings later in the day to accommodate more residents and stakeholders.

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Supports holding County Commissioner town halls more regularly to improve communication with constituents and believes better social media is essential due to the median age in Forsyth County being just over 37.

Wants to schedule commission meetings later in the day and more regularly so more members of the public are able to attend.

- Wants to schedule commission meetings later in the day and more regularly so more members of the public are able to attend.

Public Services

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

Economy

Supports moving the school bond vote to 2026 to address urgent funding needs for facilities, arguing that "costs will only continue to go up."

Supports investing in school buildings to meet "21st-century standards" and believes the 4th largest school system in the state is "lagging behind" in investing in children.

Supports investing in school buildings to meet "21st-century standards."

Wants to improve access to pre-kindergarten.

- Supports moving the school bond vote to 2026 to address urgent funding needs for facilities, arguing that "costs will only continue to go up."
- Supports investing in school buildings to meet "21st-century standards."
- Wants to improve access to pre-kindergarten.

Education

Believes in preventing gun violence in Forsyth County through "community led public safety strategies."

Said, "We need to work on preventing gun violence in Forsyth County by implementing community-led public safety strategies."

Believes the county's emergency services are inadequate due to a shortage of experienced paramedics, leaving the community vulnerable in major emergencies.

Wants to address the county's shortage of paramedics, which leaves the community vulnerable in major emergencies.

Wants to "properly fund our sheriff's department and our jail."

- Said, "We need to work on preventing gun violence in Forsyth County by implementing community-led public safety strategies."
- Wants to address the county's shortage of paramedics, which leaves the community vulnerable in major emergencies.
- Wants to "properly fund our sheriff's department and our jail."

Public Safety

Wants to make a "a holistic plan for housing," which will help economic growth.

- Wants to make a "a holistic plan for housing," which will help economic growth.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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Valerie Brockenbrough

Valerie Brockenbrough is originally from France and moved to New York City at the age of 24 as a student. She now resides in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with her husband John, where they have been living since 2003. Together, they have three children, two of whom are in college and one who is in high school, all of whom have attended or are attending WS/FC schools. There is no information provided about where Valerie attended school, what church she attends, or additional family details.

Valerie Brockenbrough moved from France to New York City at the age of 24 and landed a job in public relations. The details of her current employment in Winston-Salem are not provided.

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

The candidate's website says, "As an entrepreneur, I've been running my own successful business since founding Zoë b Organic (named for our oldest child) in 2005. Today my company imports dog toys and baby pacifiers made with natural rubber from Spain, Italy, and Mexico."

Supports increased funding for public schools and community involvement in education. As PTA president, organized initiatives to improve school facilities and provide meals for students.

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- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
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- 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.