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Passion, politics intertwine for Haywood tax collector candidates

Andrew Ferguson is a native of Haywood County. Andrew is an eighth-generation resident with family roots in the area that date back to 1807. Andrew’s mother works for the county, and his great-uncle, Carlyle Ferguson, previously served as a county commissioner. Andrew graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Andrew is an assistant manager at Haywood Pharmacy. He works at Haywood Pharmacy, where he handles business functions, including balancing a million-dollar-plus budget and helping customers with financial questions. He previously worked as a courier for FedEx.

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Andrew Ferguson’s campaign for Haywood Tax Collector is his first entry into politics.

Believes the office of the tax collector should be managed as a business administration function of the government.

- Believes the office of the tax collector should be managed as a business administration function of the government.

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Andrew Ferguson

Andrew is a business professional. He previously worked in small business and pharmacy settings. He also served as the president of the largest student booster club on North Carolina State University's campus.

Andrew is currently the Haywood County tax collector. He was appointed to the position in 2023.

Andrew Ferguson is from Haywood County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from North Carolina State University.

Andrew is a pharmacy technician. He also has experience managing budgets for small businesses.

Andrew's campaign for Haywood County tax collector is his first time running for public office.

Andrew is the Haywood County tax collector. He previously worked in small business and pharmacy. 

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Emily Sapp received an Associate of Arts degree from Haywood Community College... She has a husband and three children.

Emily had five years of experience as a tax clerk in the tax collections office.

Emily Sapp's campaign for Haywood Tax Collector is her first entry into politics.

Wants to make the burden of taxes a little less intimidating.

- Wants to make the burden of taxes a little less intimidating.

Emily Sapp

Emily is a tax collection assistant. She works at the Haywood County Tax Collector’s office, where she has been assisting residents with monthly tax arrangement plans and managing the office’s software programs.

Emily is a tax collection office staff member. She has been for five years. She previously worked in the Haywood County Assessor’s Office.

Emily is a tax collector for Haywood County.

Emily has spent the last five years working in the Haywood County tax collections office. Before that, she worked in the county assessor's office.

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