David Gantt is our Democratic Candidate for Chairman of the Buncombe County Commission on the November 4, 2008 ballot. He is leading the ticket with commisioner candidates Holly Jones, K. Ray Bailey, Carol Peterson, and Bill Stanley. Electing a Democratic majority is the best way to assure continued improvements in our public schools and community college, protection and stewardship of our environment, and heathy growth of our economy.

David Gantt has served as a Buncombe County Commissioner since 1996. During that time, he has emerged as a leader and problem solver. David believes that the community is best served by a Commission that has a commitment to funding quality education, protects the beauty of our mountains, and partners with local governments whenever possible to provide necessary services at the most reasonable costs to taxpayers.

During his years on the Commission, David has fought for policies that help working residents find good jobs, find affordable housing, pay decent wages to teachers, law enforcement, and county employees, and provide open and transparent government to everyone.

With your support, David will continue to fight for environmental quality, a healthy economy, and the best educational opportunities we can provide for our young people and workers needing retraining.


Goals

    Protect the beautiful mountains we are entrusted to care for

    Partner with business to provide good jobs and economic conditions for healthy growth

    Work with our School Boards to make sure students have the best education possible and are trained to compete in global economy

    Use tax payer money wisely and keep our local tax burden as low as possible

    Become a regional partner in projects, services for needed offerings

    Pay decent salaries to County employees, law enforcement, teachers

    Set policies and decisions by open and transparent government

Proven Voting Record

    Education Advocate

    Environmental Protection

    Affordable Housing

    Better Jobs / Business Growth

    Open & Effective Government



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Dates to Remember:


August 22, 2008
6 - 8 PM
Meet & Greet
Montford
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August 27, 2008
11:30 -1pm
Leadership Asheville Forum: Critical Issues
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August 28, 2008
6 - 8 PM
Meet & Greet
Asheville
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September 3, 2008
6 - 8 PM
Meet & Greet
Barnardsville
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September 4, 2008
6:30 - 9pm
Democratic Forum
Woodfin Community Center
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September 6th, 2008
4pm
Unite We Win Unity Event
Asheville
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September 13th, 2008
8:00 - 9:30am
Commission Candidates' Breakfast
Enka High School
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September 19th, 2008
6-8pm
Meet and Greet hosted
Black Mountain
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September 20th, 2008
8:00 - 9:30am
Commission Candidates' Breakfast
Erwin High School
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September 27th, 2008
8:00 - 9:30am
Commission Candidates' Breakfast
Weaverville
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September 29th, 2008
6-8pm
Meet and Greet
Asheville
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October 9, 2008
Forum Broad River Township
Garren Creek Community Center
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October 11th, 2008
8:00 - 9:30am
Commission Candidates' Breakfast
Black Mountain
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October 16, 2008
Early Voting begins

October 18th, 2008
8:00 - 9:30am
Commission Candidates' Breakfast
Reynolds High School
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October 25th, 2008
8:00 - 9:30am
Commission Candidates' Breakfast
Roberson High School
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October 27, 2008
League of Women Voters
Candidate Forum
Randolph Learning Center
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November 1st, 2008
8:00 - 9:30am
Commission Candidates' Breakfast
Location TBA

November 4, 2008 Election Day