Parker Sloan

Since joining County Commission in 2020, Parker, a progressive Democrat, has fought for increased local supplement pay for teachers, increased County investment in affordable housing, and established the French Broad Clean Water Fund. He introduced a new $1 million revolving loan fund for home HVAC improvements and supported expanding the Community Paramedic Program. Parker, Chair of the Buncombe County Climate and Environment Committee, graduated from Appalachian State in Community Planning and Geography before moving to Buncombe County in 2007. Raised by a single mom who instilled values of service, Parker lives in Asheville with his family and works as Director of Community & Economic Development at a national solar energy company. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Western Carolina University and is dedicated to promoting a clean energy economy, advocating for housing options, addressing affordability issues, and supporting public schools.