Henderson County Candidates’ Introduction at Moms for Liberty Event

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Six candidates for the Henderson County School Board attended a forum sponsored by Moms for Liberty where they introduced themselves and discussed topics including parents’ rights and school choice. Republicans Michael Absher, Robert Bridges, Tae Brown, Beth Campbell, and Kathy G. Revis, as well as Democrat Mary Ellen Kustin, were present at the event. Each candidate outlined their experience and qualifications and expressed their commitment to improving the local educational system.

Candidates Present Themselves at Moms for Liberty Forum

Six out of ten candidates for the Henderson County School Board presented their cases at a Moms for Liberty forum at Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College. The event featured updates on parents’ rights, school choice, sexually explicit books in schools, and had an expected attendance of 70 people.

The forum saw participation from Republicans Michael Absher, Robert Bridges, Tae Brown, Beth Campbell, Kathy G. Revis and Democrat Mary Ellen Kustin. Amy Lynn Holt, a Republican, along with Democrats Leslie Carey, Crystal Cauley, and Rhonda Mountain are also in the running.

Mary Ellen Kustin stated her desire to leverage her experience as a mother, sports coach, tutor, and policy professional to ensure student success while putting kids over politics.

Beth Campbell, a business owner and mother of three in Henderson County, emphasized supporting teachers and fighting for children’s rights to quality education.

Tae Brown, a local product of Henderson County public schools himself, currently serves as a success coach and aims to focus on programs to combat mental health and substance abuse crisis.

Robert Bridges is running for a second term and praised the dedication of the school’s staff from his extensive experience as a teacher and guidance counselor.

Michael Absher, another product of Henderson County public schools, highlighted his community service work in helping homeless and at-risk youth and his desire to continue advocating for children.

Kathy Revis, an educator for over 45 years, underscored her accomplishments in curriculum instruction and her goal to use this experience in her role on the board.

Visit hendersonvillelightning.com to see candidates’ responses on their priorities, parents’ rights, explicit books in schools, and school choice in the Lightning’s Jan. 24 issue.

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