Anna V. Stearns

Anna is from Buncombe County, North Carolina. She attended AB-Tech, UNC Asheville, and Campbell University School of Law. She has a law degree from Campbell University School of Law. She lives with her children.

Anna is an attorney and small business owner. She works at a local law firm in Buncombe County. She previously served as Chief of Staff and General Counsel to Chief Justice Cheri Beasley at the North Carolina Supreme Court, worked as a paralegal at a local law firm for 15 years, and worked for Representative Brian Turner in the North Carolina General Assembly while in law school.

As of January 2, 2026, Anna V. Stearns’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Aims to improve coordination between government, nonprofits, and volunteer groups for effective emergency response, investing in resilient infrastructure and comprehensive case management to assist families in need.

Supports expanding access to affordable, high-quality childcare, investing in public schools, and ensuring families have access to healthy food, affordable healthcare, safe parks, and supportive community resources.

Supports increasing access to affordable rental housing and creating pathways to homeownership for working families by modernizing permitting and licensing systems to facilitate faster housing development.

For Candidate Anna V. Stearns on Issue public-safety: Supports fostering trust between law enforcement and communities, opposing discrimination, intimidation, and fear-based policies.

For Candidate Anna V. Stearns on Issue public-safety: Supports investing in mental health crisis response teams to ensure individuals in crisis receive care instead of incarceration.

Supports building walkable, connected neighborhoods to reduce traffic and pollution, making it easier for people to live near work, school, and daily essentials.

Supports investing in green infrastructure and renewable energy projects to maintain community health and reduce energy bills.

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Anna is an attorney and small business owner. She works at a small law firm in Buncombe County as its lead attorney. She previously spent 15 years working as a paralegal at a local law firm, worked for Representative Brian Turner in the North Carolina General Assembly during law school, and served as Chief of Staff and General Counsel to Chief Justice Cheri Beasley at the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Anna V. Stearns's campaign for Buncombe County Commissioner, District 1 is her first entry into politics.

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For Candidate Anna V. Stearns on Issue public-safety: Supports fostering trust between law enforcement and communities, and opposes discrimination, intimidation, and fear-based policies.

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