David Ricks

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David is a planning and zoning administrator. He works at the Town of Andrews Planning & Zoning Department. He previously worked for Cherokee County as a code enforcement official.

Planning & Zoning - Town of Andrews, NC

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As of January 2, 2026, David Ricks’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Jeannie Gaddis

Jeannie Gaddis is currently a member of the Cherokee County Board of Education representing District 2.

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As of January 2, 2026, Jeannie Gaddis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "cell phone use affects concentration, absenteeism, bullying and acting out... This is a universal problem that needs to be addressed."

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 