McHenry Announces Mitchell Steering Committee
Leaders across Mitchell County dedicate support.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ryan Minto April 8, 2010 828-441-2006
Spruce Pine, NC- Congressman Patrick McHenry announced today the support of public and private sector leaders throughout Mitchell County for his for re-election bid. “I’m glad so many folks in Mitchell County think I’m doing a good job representing them. The support of all of the county commissioners, the mayors of Spruce Pine and Bakersville and so many other citizens really means a lot both to me personally and to my campaign,” McHenry commented.
Spruce Pine Mayor Ralph Hise will serve as the chairman of the steering committee and says he is dedicated to seeing a strong conservative leader like Congressman McHenry get re-elected. “Congressman McHenry has done what he said he would do. He made sure that his staff had an office in Spruce Pine to serve the people here and they have done a great job. Folks are always telling me how accessible he is and I agree. He has truly done a lot for Mitchell County,” Mayor Hise stated.
“Ralph has done a great job as Mayor of Spruce Pine and he will make a fine State Senator. As a lifelong resident of Mitchell County, his leadership and dedication to public service is exemplary. I’m proud to have his support and friendship,” McHenry said.
Congressman McHenry represents all of Mitchell County. He won the 2008 primary in Mitchell County with 75% of the vote.
Steering Committee members include:
The Honorable Ralph Hise, Mayor of Spruce Pine
Representative Phillip Frye, NC House of Representatives District 84
Commissioner Lee Roy Ledford, Mitchell County Commissioner
Commissioner Marvin Miller, Mitchell County Commissioner
Commissioner Patrick Phillips, Mitchell County Commissioner
Commissioner Lisa Sparks, Mitchell County Commissioner
Commissioner Kevin Street, Mitchell County Commissioner
The Honorable Phil Byrd, Former Mitchell County Commission Chairman
The Honorable Janet Cook, Mitchell County Clerk of Court
The Honorable Patty Young, Mitchell County Register of Deeds
The Honorable Tommy Ledford, Mitchell County Board of Education
The Honorable Chuck Vines, Mayor of Bakersville
The Honorable Sue Ledford, Bakersville Town Council
The Honorable Philip Hise, Spruce Pine Town Council
The Honorable Wes Foy, Former Mayor of Spruce Pine
Ms. Shirley Hise, Chamber President
Mr. Keith Holtsclaw, Local Business Leader
Mr. James Acuff, Navy Veteran and Community Leader
Mrs. Beverly Acuff, Hospice Nurse
Mr. Blaine Biddix, Air Force Veteran
Mr. Lee Ellis, Mitchell County Business Owner
Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Jackie Jensen, Mitchell County Business Owners
Mr. Bill Slagle, Former GOP 10th District Executive Committee Chairman