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Tom Appleby's campaign for Henderson County Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Who filed to run in Henderson County's 2026 primary elections?

Tom's campaign for Henderson County commissioner is his first run for public office.

Opposes paid parking in downtown area, saying it hurts businesses.

- Opposes paid parking in downtown area, saying it hurts businesses.

Economy

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

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

2/24/25 Henderson County Board of Commissioners Minutes

Supported railway from Lake Lure to Biltmore to aid debris removal.

- Supported railway from Lake Lure to Biltmore to aid debris removal.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to push for a program to eliminate juniper bushes in the county, saying it carries a disease that kills apple trees.

- Plans to push for a program to eliminate juniper bushes in the county, saying it carries a disease that kills apple trees.

Energy & the Environment

Tom Appleby

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

- 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.