Hendersonville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jerry Smith
Jr.
Jerry Smith Jr. is running for mayor of Hendersonville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jennifer Hensley.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jennifer Hensley
- 02Jerry Smith Jr.You’re reading
Background
- About
- Attorney and teacher who served four terms on Hendersonville City Council, first elected in 2009.
On the record: Jerry Smith Jr.
3 sourced01Affordable housing2 sourced positions
Said the city should own property so it can negotiate with developers over what is built, including through land trusts or land banks.
The best way that the city can control the increase in affordable housing is for the city to own property that it then can negotiate with the developers what product is produced.”
Own statementMountain Xpress · Jul 22, 2026Link
Voted against the 2022 rezoning that Council approved for Hawkins Pointe, an affordable senior housing community.
Council voteMountain Xpress · Jul 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Growth and density1 sourced position
Told Council at the public hearing to deny the 180-unit Haywood Road apartment rezoning (January 2026).
Vote it down.”
Own statementHendersonville Lightning · Jan 8, 2026Link
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