Jamie Ager

@jamie.agerforcongress.com

Father of 3 | Husband to Amy | 4th Gen. Farmer and Owner of Hickory Nut Gap | Democrat for Congress in NC-11 AgerForCongress.com 📍 Fairview, NC

Our people deserve representatives who will put Western North Carolina first, not ignore us while they misbehave in D.C. My heart goes out to the young women who took roles with Congressman Edwards' office in the wake of his withdrawal from this race.

This campaign has never been about any one person. It’s always been about Western North Carolina and our communities getting the leadership and representation we deserve. That has not changed. 

For too long, we’ve been forgotten by politicians who sell us a false bill of goods, then go to Congress to treat D.C. as their personal playground while we get left behind. My heart goes out to the young women who took these roles to serve our community.

No matter who we face in November, I’m confident we can win this race and deliver what I’ve been talking about since day one: Hurricane Helene recovery, lower costs, and an end to the corruption in Washington.

Thank you to the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau for welcoming Amy and me during our visit to Cashiers last week. We appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the work you’re doing for young people and families across Western North Carolina. We are so grateful for everything y'all do!

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One thing I’ve heard more concerns about recently is the development of data centers here in Western North Carolina. I agree with the concerns and support the call for a short term moratorium on new data centers until we have clear rules in place to protect our communities.

On the farm, whenever something needs to be fixed we get to it. If an animal gets loose, we catch it. Things need to be done and we do them. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s important. It’s part of the job.

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Corruption is running rampant in Washington. Members of Congress on both sides are trading stocks and padding their own pockets, more worried about their lobbyist friends than they are their own constituents. That’s not only wrong, it’s pathetic and downright unpatriotic.

It was great to visit Bullington Gardens in Hendersonville and see the work they’re doing to connect kids, families, and neighbors with the natural world. Some places remind you what community can grow when people put down roots and care for something together.

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Memorial Day means much more than a long weekend. Today is a day to pause and remember the men and women who gave their lives serving this country and the families who carry that loss forever.

Great to spend some time in Waynesville today. Small businesses are the heart of our mountain towns. I'm grateful to my fellow entrepreneurs in the meat business Heidi and Karen from Grebleknud Meat Company for taking some time to share your story!

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