The Citizen-Times in Asheville, North Carolina reports Clayton Homes Regional Manager Joe Belcher is running for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. A Republican and strong proponent of bringing more business into the area as well as reducing government debt, Belcher is equally as strong in support of teacher salaries: “They make so little that we should do whatever we can to preserve that, not just for the teachers but for the good of the children.” As MHProNews has learned, he has been with Clayton 28 years, seven as a vice president.

(Photo credit: Citizen-Times–Joe Belcher)