Jeff Stines is from Cruso, North Carolina. He has spent most of his career working in public works and utilities in Haywood County. He retired as Waynesville's Public Works Director last year and is now working in utilities again.

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Jeff Stines is from Cruso. He attended Haywood Community College and the University of North Carolina School of Government. Jeff lives with his wife, Lisa, in Maggie Valley and attends Calvary Road Baptist Church as a member.

Jeff currently works for an engineering firm. He previously served as the public works director for the Town of Waynesville.

Jeff previously served as the public works director for the Town of Waynesville.

Jeff's campaign for Haywood County commissioner is his first run for public office.

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

Economy

Public Services

Sees homelessness and housing affordability as major issues and wants to expand options for those in need.

Plans to purse more options to deal with homelessness and housing affordability.

- Plans to purse more options to deal with homelessness and housing affordability.

Housing & Urban Development

For Candidate Jeff Stines on Issue public-safety:  
Acknowledges that drug concerns are ongoing and emphasizes the Sheriff's office's efforts to address the issue.

Supports Sheriff's Office ongoing efforts to take care of drugs in the community. 

Plans to advocate for county emergency services, including law enforcement, EMS, and fire and animal control.

- Supports Sheriff's Office ongoing efforts to take care of drugs in the community. 
- Plans to advocate for county emergency services, including law enforcement, EMS, and fire and animal control.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports assisting flood impacted areas with housing and other options.

- Supports assisting flood impacted areas with housing and other options.

Energy & the Environment

Jeff Stines

- Supports Sheriff's Office ongoing efforts to take care of drugs in the community. 

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

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