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Jeremy Boston Wise
DEMOCRAT
Jeremy Boston Wise is running for Mitchell County Commissioner.
Personal background
Jeremy Boston Wise lives in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. He graduated from Mitchell High School and attended Western Carolina University.
Professional background
Jeremy works in environmental services at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
Economy
Said, "I want Mitchell County to be a place where working people can afford to live and where young people don't feel like they have to leave just to build a future. That means paying attention to housing, development, taxes, and the cost pressures that can slowly push local families out."
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Public Services
Supports holding regular listening sessions around the county and bringing major proposals to the public with adequate time beforehand.
Prioritizes public schools, healthcare, emergency medical services, and disaster readiness.
Said, "I believe county government should spend carefully, but cutting or neglecting the services ordinary people depend on isn't responsible government."
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports a county housing repair and reuse program.
Wants to use grants and work with local partners to make existing homes safe and bring vacant properties back into use as affordable homes.
Wants to judge county tax and development decisions by whether they help keep people in their homes.
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Public Safety
Supports working with the sheriff's office and emergency responders to keep people safe while also respecting people's privacy and maintaining trust.
Opposes renewing the current Flock license-plate camera system contract.
Supports requiring a separate public board vote before the county funds or contracts for any future vehicle-tracking system.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Wants to "keep Helene recovery moving and press for road repairs and other needed infrastructure work."
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Energy & the Environment
Opposes large data centers in the county.
Wants to put a moratorium and land-use protections before building data centers.
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