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