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Keisha Young has a law degree from Elon University School of Law and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida. She has two children. 

Keisha currently works as an administrative assistant for Watauga County. She previously worked as a juvenile court counselor for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Keisha's campaign for county commissioner in Avery County is her first run for public office.


Supports expanding access to childcare to help parents work and advance in careers.

Advocates for education and training programs in trades and in-demand skills.

Supports matching county wages to compete with nearby communities.

Supports tourism and wants to attract sustainable manufacturing and industry.

- Supports expanding access to childcare to help parents work and advance in careers.
- Advocates for education and training programs in trades and in-demand skills.
- Supports matching county wages to compete with nearby communities.
- Supports tourism and wants to attract sustainable manufacturing and industry.

Economy

Plans to partner with existing agencies to fill gaps in animal service coverage.

Opposes ordinances that restrict responsible pet ownership.

Supports strengthening the county's ability to investigate abuse and neglect and enforce animal protection laws.

- Plans to partner with existing agencies to fill gaps in animal service coverage.
- Opposes ordinances that restrict responsible pet ownership.
- Supports strengthening the county's ability to investigate abuse and neglect and enforce animal protection laws.

Public Services

Wants planning that balances tourism, second homes, and long-term residency.

Wants to expand housing options for local workers and families by factoring affordability and wages into county policy decisions.

- Wants planning that balances tourism, second homes, and long-term residency.
- Wants to expand housing options for local workers and families by factoring affordability and wages into county policy decisions.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to expand substance abuse prevention and recovery programs.

- Wants to expand substance abuse prevention and recovery programs.

Public Safety

As of January 2, 2026, Keisha Young did not have a website or any information online.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Keisha currently works as an Administrative Assistant for Watauga County. She previously worked as a Juvenile Court Counselor for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Keisha's campaign for County Commissioner in Avery County is her first run for public office.


As of January 2, 2026, Keisha Young’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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