Tim Hayes

Party:

Republican

Incumbent:

Yes

Age:

Approximately 54

Previous experience in elected office:

Chair, Newton-Conover Schools Board of Education

Occupation:

Retired deputy police chief, Newton

Description:

Hayes recently oversaw the hiring of a new superintendent following the departure of Aron Gabriel who had been the superintendent for 12 years and was named president of Maryland Community College in Spruce Pine. Hayes has described the recent merger of the county’s school districts as a “hostile takeover” because he does not consider the proposal a true merger as the districts are not voluntarily coming together as equals.

Other personal:

Hayes was the deputy chief of police for Newton. He is a graduate of Catawba Valley Community College, Stanley Community College and Bellevue University.

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