Jennifer works in her private medical practice, where she has been for more than two decades.

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Hendersonville council member Jennifer Hensley announces ...

Jennifer Hensley works in her private medical practice, where she has been for more than two decades.

Jennifer spent 5 years serving on City Council, and this past year as Mayor Pro Tempore. 

Wants to foster economic growth by creating a business-friendly environment for both start-ups and established businesses.

Plans to improve city infrastructure by seeking state and federal grants.

Supports the development of greenways and trails to promote health, community wellness, and city revenue, which would reduce taxes.

Supports maintaining an adequate fund balance to uphold the highest bond ratings for local municipalities and protect assets.

- Wants to foster economic growth by creating a business-friendly environment for both start-ups and established businesses.
- Plans to improve city infrastructure by seeking state and federal grants.
- Supports the development of greenways and trails to promote health, community wellness, and city revenue, which would reduce taxes.
- Supports maintaining an adequate fund balance to uphold the highest bond ratings for local municipalities and protect assets.

Economy

As of January 5, 2026, Jennifer Hensley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Supports the creation of affordable housing programs to help local workers, such as police, firefighters, teachers, and nurses, achieve home ownership.

- Supports the creation of affordable housing programs to help local workers, such as police, firefighters, teachers, and nurses, achieve home ownership.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports public safety and first responders.

- Supports public safety and first responders.

Public Safety

Supports investing in public infrastructure, including water and sewer systems.

- Supports investing in public infrastructure, including water and sewer systems.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.