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Caroline Renfro is from Charlotte, North Carolina. She moved to Ashe County in 2021. Caroline is currently producing a pilot for a television series about art in Appalachia and will be opening a recording studio, Buddy Holler, in Lansing, North Carolina.

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Caroline is a producer, actor, and emcee. She is currently producing a pilot for a television series about art in Appalachia and will be opening a recording studio, Buddy Holler, in Lansing, NC this summer. Previously, she worked as a business manager for the Kruger Brothers and served as chair and CEO of Lost Province Center for the Cultural Arts. She also previously worked as a personality for Radio Disney, the Charlotte Bobcats, and the New York Knicks. Caroline has also directed and coached emerging emcees and performers in schools, community productions, and national tours. 

As of January 5, 2026, Caroline Renfro’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As a member of the board of directors for Local Motion Lansing, helped produce a pilot episode for a YouTube series exploring how local land influences artistic expression.

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Jerry D. Powers's campaign for Ashe County commissioner is his first time running for public office.

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Jerry D. Powers currently serves as the Ashe County commissioner for North Carolina. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his second term.

As of April 6, 2026, Jerry D. Powers did not have a website.

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Leslie Colvard

Leslie Colvard is from Ashe County, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree from Wilkes Community College and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech. He has two children and one grandson. His partner is Jann Boggs of Sparta, North Carolina.

Leslie is a retired professional engineer. His career includes positions with DuPont, Takeda, Nestle Frozen Foods, Day & Zimmermann Engineering, Alstom, and BAE Systems, Inc. He previously worked at Northwestern Bank data processing while attending Wilkes Community College. He also grew up working on his family's farm, where he helped raise cattle and grow crops.

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As of January 5, 2026, Leslie Colvard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Mike Eldreth is originally from Ashe County, North Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Science in education from Appalachian State University. Mike lives with his wife, Dianne Eldreth, and they have three children and one grandchild.

Mike Eldreth is a retired educator who spent his career working in Ashe County public schools. He coached and taught in the county for 35 years before retiring in 2010. In addition to his work in education, Mike has been involved in youth sports and community organizations, including long-term leadership of local athletic programs and service on a nonprofit board.

Mike is currently a commissioner for Ashe County.

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Mike Eldreth currently serves as an Ashe County Commissioner. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term.

Supports workforce training, small business growth, and economic development that preserves Ashe County’s character

- Supports workforce training, small business growth, and economic development that preserves Ashe County’s character

Supports transparency, responsible budgeting, and public accountability in county government

- Supports transparency, responsible budgeting, and public accountability in county government

Supports affordable housing development and county incentives for starter homes and apartments

- Supports affordable housing development and county incentives for starter homes and apartments

Supports careful evaluation of county investments and data-driven decision-making

- Supports careful evaluation of county investments and data-driven decision-making

Supports long-term planning, broadband expansion, and infrastructure that supports economic opportunity

- Supports long-term planning, broadband expansion, and infrastructure that supports economic opportunity

Supports protecting Ashe County’s natural environment while encouraging responsible economic growth

- Supports protecting Ashe County’s natural environment while encouraging responsible economic growth

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Todd is the executive director of the North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Governments. He has been in that role since October 2025. He previously served as an Ashe County Commissioner on the Ashe County Board of Commissioners, where he has been since 2018.

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Todd McNeill is the executive director of the North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Governments.

Todd A. McNeill is currently a member of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected in 2018 and has served one term. He is chair of the board.

Todd is currently a member of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected in 2018 and has served one term. He is chair of the board.

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Supports added vocational programs and training opportunities for local residents.

Supports added vocational programs and training opportunities for local residents.

- Supports added vocational programs and training opportunities for local residents.

As of April 6, 2026, Todd A. McNeill did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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.
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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.

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