I’m Terry English and I am seeking a seat on the McDowell County Board of Commissioners.
I was born in the northernmost section of the county in the little community of Ashford. I have lived here all my life. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Susan for 48 years. Together, we have had a full and joyous life that includes three daughters, three sons-in-law, and five wonderful grandchildren.
It has been my privilege to live and work on my family homeplace that was settled by my ancestors before McDowell County was formed. That deep sense of place, tradition and history has helped define who I am. Our family has always believed in service to others, whether to neighbors, church, or the larger community. I began to carry on this legacy by serving 30 years on the Board of Supervisors for the McDowell Soil and Water Conservation District. In addition, I was also elected to the North Cove district seat on the McDowell County Board of Education, a position I proudly held for 28 years. The English family have been generational members of Concord United Methodist Church where I have held several lay administrative positions through the years.
Whether it was drought, two major hurricanes which resulted in catastrophic floods, sickness, depressions, world wars etc. the English family has endured much over the decades and successfully managed to operate a dairy farm for 90 plus years. I currently operate a beef cattle and hay operation after a 40-year career as a dairy farmer. Farming has taught me what perseverance, faith, hard work and love of community truly means. I will forever treasure these hard-earned lessons and depend on that experience to help influence all my decisions.
I have always tried to use a reasoned, objective and thoughtful approach to the issues at hand. I believe that listening is an invaluable skill that I have always tried to do well. Throughout my personal and public life, I have strived to follow this mantra, “There is always enough time to make a good decision” and if elected to The McDowell County Commission I will continue to follow my own advice to make the best decision for all people of this great county.
Now that you know who I am and how I operate, I would like to ask for your consideration come November.
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I’m Terry English and I am seeking a seat on the McDowell County Board of Commissioners.
I was born in the northernmost section of the county in the little community of Ashford. I have lived here all my life. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Susan for 48 years. Together, we have had a full and joyous life that includes three daughters, three sons-in-law, and five wonderful grandchildren.
It has been my privilege to live and work on my family homeplace that was settled by my ancestors before McDowell County was formed. That deep sense of place, tradition and history has helped define who I am. Our family has always believed in service to others, whether to neighbors, church, or the larger community. I began to carry on this legacy by serving 30 years on the Board of Supervisors for the McDowell Soil and Water Conservation District. In addition, I was also elected to the North Cove district seat on the McDowell County Board of Education, a position I proudly held for 28 years. The English family have been generational members of Concord United Methodist Church where I have held several lay administrative positions through the years.
Whether it was drought, two major hurricanes which resulted in catastrophic floods, sickness, depressions, world wars etc. the English family has endured much over the decades and successfully managed to operate a dairy farm for 90 plus years. I currently operate a beef cattle and hay operation after a 40-year career as a dairy farmer. Farming has taught me what perseverance, faith, hard work and love of community truly means. I will forever treasure these hard-earned lessons and depend on that experience to help influence all my decisions.
I have always tried to use a reasoned, objective and thoughtful approach to the issues at hand. I believe that listening is an invaluable skill that I have always tried to do well. Throughout my personal and public life, I have strived to follow this mantra, “There is always enough time to make a good decision” and if elected to The McDowell County Commission I will continue to follow my own advice to make the best decision for all people of this great county.
Now that you know who I am and how I operate, I would like to ask for your consideration come November.