Commissioner Amanda Edwards is honest, proven, and ready to lead as Chair of our Commission. As the past director of our regional American Red Cross, she knows how to coordinate and collaborate to mobilize during danger and to rebuild communities following disasters. Watch our campaign video to learn more. Thank you to our endorsers who are featured in this video. Make a donation to support this campaign to ensure trusted leadership at the helm in Buncombe County.
Economy. Education. Environment. Emergency Services. These are the issues Amanda champions.
Amanda has led on policy to make Buncombe County more livable and affordable, and more resilient to climate change, pandemics, and economic downturns. Voters have twice elected Amanda by wide margins to serve us on Commission.
Amanda is a leader who listens & who delivers on her promises.
Amanda launched her first campaign in 2018. Amanda sought to restore Trust and Accountability after the arrests of County staff on fraud charges. Amanda successfully advocated for policies to increase transparency and prevent fraud, prevent nepotism, and employee conflicts of interest. As the past director of our regional American Red Cross, she knows how to coordinate and collaborate to mobilize during danger and to rebuild communities following disasters.
20+ Years of Community Service in Buncombe County. Amanda is the only candidate with a multidisciplinary public service career.
Amanda is the Executive Director of the A-B Tech Foundation. She raises scholarship funds for community college students. Amanda is the past Executive Director of the WNC Chapter of the American Red Cross, and the past Executive Director of the Literacy Council.
Working mom of a public school student, married a public school teacher, daughter of a public school teacher, proud public school graduate.
Amanda has the deepest ties to public education of any candidate. Amanda would be the first woman and the first working mom to be elected as Chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
Amanda has a diverse base of support.
Amanda is endorsed by the Sierra Club, Public School Strong Voters, Center for Biological Diversity, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, the Asheville City Association of Educators, Buncombe County Association of Educators and N.C. Retired School Personnel.
