Tanya Robinson (Ashe County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2024)

Tanya Robinson

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Democratic Party

Candidate, Ashe County Board of Commissioners

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Graduate

Strayer University

Personal

Birthplace

Fredericksburg, Va.

Religion

None

Profession

Stay-at-home mom

Contact

Campaign website

Tanya Robinson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Ashe County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Robinson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tanya Robinson provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 20, 2024:

• Birth date: August 6, 1985
• Birth place: Fredericksburg, Virginia
• High school: Ashe County High School
• Graduate: Strayer University
• Gender: Female
• Religion: None
• Profession: Stay-at-Home Mom
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Ashe County Board of Commissioners (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Ashe County Board of Commissioners on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Tanya Robinson (D)
	Submit photo	Ann Rose (D)
	Submit photo	Nancy Beth Weaver-Hoffman (D)
	Submit photo	Wes Greene (R)
	Submit photo	Russell M. Killen (R)
	Submit photo	Jerry D. Powers (R)

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ashe County Board of Commissioners (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Ashe County Board of Commissioners on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Joshua Biggers
	Submit photo	Rich Brown
	Submit photo	Wes Greene
	Submit photo	Russell M. Killen
	Submit photo	Crystal Coldiron Miller
	Submit photo	Chuck Olive
	Submit photo	Jerry D. Powers
	Submit photo	Gary W. Roark
	Submit photo	Darryl L. Vaughn

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Tanya Robinson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Robinson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a mother, a wife, and activist. I fight for justice and equality for all working class individuals that have been long neglected or forgotten. I am fighting for economic justice, safe affordable housing, equal access to healthcare including mental health and substance abuse treatment, and a science minded stewardship for the environment and climate change.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Safe, Affordable Housing for all!
• Living Wage Jobs NOW!
• Healthcare for ALL!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am deeply connected to housing and economic policy because economic justice is something that has eluded myself and my family for a long time now, and it is time someone such as myself change that.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I look up to her because she was a trailblazer that didn't care what others thought of her and she didn't care to stand out and be different from others in every way possible. She was ambitious and driven in all that she done. She proved that juggling a marriage, children, and a career was absolutely possible for a woman, and even more so a minority woman in many people's eyes.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

"The Conscience of a Liberal" by Paul Krugman. Krugman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, explores the history of liberalism in the U.S. and makes a case for the principles that have defined myself and other Democrats for decades.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparency, Honesty, Integrity, approachable, empathetic, creative, and a problem solver.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am driven, a problem solver, creative, and I go straight to the source of issues to speak with affected by the issues to seek out what they believe could be a solution or the root of the problem.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Improving the quality of life of the residents while building and improving the community each and every day.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to leave a legacy of fighting for the people above all else. I want to improve their quality of life and show them that elected leaders truly are here to serve the public.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I believe the first historical event that really stands out to me in my lifetime was the beginning of Operation Desert Storm. I vividly remember watching what seemed like a night vision view of missiles being launched across the sky in Iraq. I was 6 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was working on my grandparent's farm as a child during the summers, and I kept this job until 2018. It was a summer only job until 2003 when I moved to their town, and then it became full time.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book, that's a tough question. I would say that I absolutely enjoyed the book The Outsiders. The book explores important issues like social class conflict, identity, and belonging, which resonate with readers of all ages. The rivalry between the "Greasers" and the "Socs" represents the divide between working-class and privileged teenagers, shedding light on the difficulties and stereotypes faced by different social groups. "The Outsiders" challenges stereotypes by showing that people are more than their social class or appearance. The novel humanizes both the Greasers and the Socs, revealing that they share similar emotions, fears, and desires. It emphasizes that struggles like family issues and personal hardships cross social boundaries. At its core, "The Outsiders" promotes empathy and understanding, encouraging readers to look beyond superficial differences and recognize the humanity in others. The novel’s famous line, “Stay gold, Ponyboy,” serves as a reminder to preserve one’s goodness and innocence in a harsh world.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I am not sure there is a fictional character I would want to be because they all seem to change and gain qualities that are not in alignment with who I am or what I wish to become.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Broken by Jay Webb

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Economic struggles have always been an ever present struggle in my life. I am not poverty stricken, but I am living week to week and making ends meet is not a small feat by any means no matter how hard I have worked.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Most of the jokes I enjoy are corny or dad jokes. What do you call a bear with no teeth? A Gummy Bear!

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Down Home NC, Public School Strong Voters, Vote Common Good, and Moms Demand Action

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe that there should be 100% financial transparency and government accountability to the public. They elect leaders to perform the functions of government and guide their communities, and they should expect nothing but complete transparency and accountability for the actions and decisions of those leaders.

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