While some have appealing titles, their effect is to limit adequate funding for public education and infrastructure, limit the power of counties to raise funds for operations and improvements, and further curtail the Governor’s power. These amendments were added to motivate Republican voters to get to the polls. A similar strategy was employed by Republicans in 2018 – and it was extremely successful. Educate your friends and family about the importance of voting "No” on these amendments. For more information: https://dailytarheel.com/article/city-north-carolina-constitutional-amendments-20260603

 

 

Consider voting YES on the Farmland and Open Space Preservation bond measure.

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Unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners on August 6, 2026, the funding aims to buy development rights and place conservation easements on local agricultural lands. For more information:  

https://www.blueridgenow.com/story/news/local/2026/08/06/henderson-county-approves-land-conservation-bond-initiative/91172913007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z111201p001250c001250e004900v111201&gca-ft=94&gca-ds=sophi&utm_campaign=Home&utm_content=daily%20briefing%20-%20hendersonville%20nc&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nhtn-home&utm_term=adhoc