Keep Polk County Rural
Meet the Candidate
I am Karen Pack, your neighbor and a citizen of Polk County for over 45 years. I feel fortunate and blessed to live here. Our rural atmosphere and serene natural beauty as well as our tight-knit sense of community are the key factors that make Polk County so unique. Protecting who we are and what we have, and keeping "all" citizens informed so they can be a part of the decision-making process is very important to me. Giving our full support to our public schools, transparency in government, along with being fiscally responsible are among my top priorities.
We Can Do Better
I am concerned that outside sources and agencies are the ones deciding how our county should grow. We need policies that protect our rural landscape and agriculture lands and preserve our open spaces. We need to create healthy, sustainable growth that enhances each community's assets and benefits the citizens.
Key Points
Agriculture
Agriculture is a large economic driver in Polk County. Farming needs to be profitable to keep our agriculural land intact. We need to support our local farmers. We are at risk of losing our rural acreage to development.
Public Participation
The citizens of Polk County are deeply rooted and want to protect our rural values and cultural heritage. We deserve to be informed so we can be a part of the decision-making process.
Our Public School System
Our schools consistently rank among the top 5 highest performing schools out of the 100 NC counties. This is due to faculty, staff, and school board. When they say it takes a village, we are that village. Our schools deserve to be fully supported so they can continue to provide our children the very best educations and life skills.