Barn Raiser: Jon Council: An Appalachian Carpenter Organizing Across Political Divides

Jon is originally from Columbus County, NC. He currently lives with his wife in the High Country region.

As of July 19, 2024, Jon Council’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jon Council's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office.

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

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Advocated for minimum housing standards in Watauga County.

- Advocated for minimum housing standards in Watauga County.

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Supported the conversion of a contaminated brownfield site into a solar farm.

- Supported the conversion of a contaminated brownfield site into a solar farm.

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Jon Council

Jon is originally from Columbus County, North Carolina. He currently lives with his wife in the High Country region of North Carolina.

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

Jon Council's campaign for County Commissioner is his first run for public office.

Jon Council was born and raised in North Carolina and currently resides with his wife on the Watauga River in the High Country. Details about where he attended school, the church he attends, or additional family members are not provided in the information given.

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

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