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Parker is originally from the Winston-Salem area. He earned his bachelor's degree in community and regional planning from Appalachian State University and his master's degree in public policy analysis from Western Carolina University. He lives with his wife, Maia, and 2 children in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Parker is the director of community and economic development at Cypress Creek Renewables. Previously, he was a business evelopment associate at FLS Energy and a medical legal partnership liaison at Pisgah Legal Services.

Parker Sloan currently serves as a Buncombe County Commissioner, representing District 3. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

As of June 14, 2024, Parker Sloan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports joint public and private investment in pre-K education and believes universal pre-K is an urgent need. Plans to increase classroom slots and establish more preschool teachers.

Supports joint public and private investment in pre-K education and believes universal pre-K is an urgent need, and plans to increase classroom slots and establish more preschool teachers.

Supports raising teacher pay to match the rising cost of living and ensuring safe, modern school buildings. As a Buncombe County Commissioner, voted to increase supplemental pay for educators and emphasized the importance of quality public schools.

Supports raising teacher pay to match the rising cost of living and ensuring safe, modern school buildings, and as a county commissioner, voted to increase supplemental pay for educators.

- Supports joint public and private investment in pre-K education and believes universal pre-K is an urgent need, and plans to increase classroom slots and establish more preschool teachers.
- Supports raising teacher pay to match the rising cost of living and ensuring safe, modern school buildings, and as a county commissioner, voted to increase supplemental pay for educators.

Education

Believes "we cannot arrest our way out of addiction, poverty and mental health issues" and supports MAT drug treatment programs to aid long-term recovery and prevent overdoses.

Believes "we cannot arrest our way out of addiction, poverty and mental health issues" and supports medication assisted drug treatment programs.

As a commissioner, supported the expansion of EMS programs like the Community Paramedic Program and PORT to deliver MAT to those struggling with addiction.

As a county commissioner, supported the expansion of emergency medical services like the Community Paramedic Program to deliver medication assisted treatment to those struggling with addiction.

- Believes "we cannot arrest our way out of addiction, poverty and mental health issues" and supports medication assisted drug treatment programs.
- As a county commissioner, supported the expansion of emergency medical services like the Community Paramedic Program to deliver medication assisted treatment to those struggling with addiction.

Public Safety

Supports increasing housing development in urban areas and along transportation corridors, investing in public transportation, and ending suburban commercial sprawl to preserve land and balance the economy.

Supports collaboration between County Commissioners and Asheville City Council to establish a low-barrier shelter offering mental health services and addiction treatment for the homeless.

Believes housing scarcity is the root cause of many regional issues, including homelessness and workforce shortages. Supports addressing housing scarcity to mitigate suburban sprawl and improve local economic conditions.

Supports increasing housing options and addressing the affordability crisis through infrastructure investment and zoning reforms.

- Supports increasing housing development in urban areas and along transportation corridors, investing in public transportation, and ending suburban commercial sprawl to preserve land and balance the economy.
- Supports collaboration between County Commissioners and Asheville City Council to establish a low-barrier shelter offering mental health services and addiction treatment for the homeless.
- Supports increasing housing options and addressing the affordability crisis through infrastructure investment and zoning reforms.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports expanding public transit, walkable communities, and mobility options while opposing wider, faster roads to reduce car trips and ensure safe streets. Believes these policies will make living and working in Buncombe County easier and more affordable.

Supports expanding public transit, walkable communities, and mobility options while opposing wider, faster roads to reduce car trips and ensure safe streets, and believes these policies will make living and working in Buncombe County easier and more affordable.

Believes we must "drive less miles and electrify transportation" to support the transition to a clean energy economy.

Supports the electrification of homes and a transition away from the use of fossil fuels.

- Supports expanding public transit, walkable communities, and mobility options while opposing wider, faster roads to reduce car trips and ensure safe streets, and believes these policies will make living and working in Buncombe County easier and more affordable.
- Supports the electrification of homes and a transition away from the use of fossil fuels.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Parker Sloan

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.

Buncombe County Commissioner, District 3

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