Hendersonville City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Gina
Baxter
Gina Baxter, the incumbent, is running for Hendersonville City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Gina BaxterYou’re reading
- 02Jeff Groh
- 03Melinda LowranceIncumbent
- 04Brett Werner
Background
- About
- Adolescent parenting program coordinator, elected to Hendersonville City Council in 2024.
Gina Baxter and Melinda Lowrance hold the two Council seats on the ballot, and each is seeking a first full four-year term. Mountain Xpress · Aug 26, 2026
On the record: Gina Baxter
4 sourced01Affordable housing1 sourced position
Called the community land trust a step toward keeping housing permanently affordable.
The community land trust is a great step toward keeping housing permanently affordable and gives us another tool to address growth.”
Own statementMountain Xpress · Aug 26, 2026Link
02Growth and density2 sourced positions
Said Council should consider how new development affects roads, public services and neighborhoods before increasing density.
As Hendersonville grows, we need to carefully consider how new development will affect our roads, public services and neighborhoods before increasing density.”
Own statementMountain Xpress · Aug 26, 2026Link
Said the Haywood Road apartment proposal was past the line of compatibility (January 2026 meeting).
People have the right to develop but not to overdevelop”
Own statementHendersonville Lightning · Jan 8, 2026Link
03Road bond1 sourced position
Said she helped build community support for the general obligation bond that voters passed March 3 for street and sidewalk improvements.
Own statementMountain Xpress · Aug 26, 2026Link
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