Brandon McGaha

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 

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Buket Urgen

Brandon is a staff representative and lobbyist for the Southern States Police Benevolent Association. He previously worked as a police officer for the Hendersonville Police Department. 

Filing period closes: Henderson County candidates running in 2026

Meet NCPBA Staff Representative and Lobbyist Brandon McGaha

Brandon is currently a member of the Mills River Town Council.

Mills River denies Van Oostendorp wedding venue conditional permit

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

As a town commissioner, voted against granting a conditional permit for a wedding venue.