Stephanie Tenery
McDowell County is my home of 47 years. My husband Dave and I enjoy life, sandwiched between Grays Hollar and Black Bear, in the Northeastern end of the county.

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Stephanie Tenery lives with her husband, Dave.

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In 2024, I retired from 18 years in Management and Sales at our local Lowe's Home Improvement, but continue my work as a regional artist. Having witnessed the changing face of our County, I firmly believe that fair and balanced government is the key to sustaining successful growth.

Stephanie Tenery currently works as a regional artist. She previously worked in management and sales at Lowe's Home Improvement.

Stephanie Tenery (McDowell County Board of Commissioners ...

Stephanie Tenery is a first-time candidate for political office.

2026 North Carolina General Election

4) Do you agree that excessive regulations and taxes hinder small business growth and
startups?
Answer: Refuse to answer. This question is too broad; which regulations, which taxes?
Many regulations are implemented for the protection of the employees and customers,
which in turn benefits the owner of the business.

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Said some regulations protect employees and customers and benefit business owners.

- Said some regulations protect employees and customers and benefit business owners.

Economy

6) Should county funds support DEI training, programs, statements, or policies?
Answer: Yes. I feel that way more programs need put in place for today's needs. It's so
sad , that there isn't enough compassion and heart left in the teachings. In a few
generations now . Plus it also a good way for growth and also stop the problems for our
youth in our school systems.

Supports county funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion training, programs, statements, and policies.

- Supports county funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion training, programs, statements, and policies.

Public Services

As of January 5, 2026, Stephanie Tenery did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

7) Would you oppose any new restrictions on the Second Amendment?
Answer: Yes. I believe in the Constitutional right to bear arms. Each state and/or county
can enact additional regulations as needed.

10) How would you approach county funding for local emergency services (law enforcement,
fire, and EMS)?
Answer: Increase. Increase, when the cost of living dictates and for any additional
training staff may need to better serve our citizens.

Said she supports the constitutional right to bear arms and that states or counties can enact additional regulations as needed.

Supports increasing county funding for emergency services when the cost of living increases or additional staff training warrants it.

- Said she supports the constitutional right to bear arms and that states or counties can enact additional regulations as needed.
- Supports increasing county funding for emergency services when the cost of living increases or additional staff training warrants it.

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- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- 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.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- 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.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.