Sandra Lynn Goode

Sandra Lynn Goode is the candidate who won the Town of Mills River Town Council District 01 seat in the May 2, 2026 municipal election and will appear on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 race for the same seat. She defeated incumbent Mayor Pro Tem Brian Caskey, receiving 53.46 percent of the vote (479 votes) to Caskey’s 46.43 percent (416 votes)【8】.

Goode is a 58‑year‑old resident of Mills River who works in the health‑care field as a surgery desk technician, certified medical assistant, and certified nursing assistant for Advent Health【8】. The source does not provide details about her formal education, but her professional certifications indicate training in medical assisting and nursing assistance.

Her career has been centered on patient support and clinical operations within a hospital setting. As a surgery desk tech, she assists surgical teams with equipment and patient flow, while her certifications allow her to perform basic clinical tasks and support patient care. This background gives her experience in detail‑oriented work and community service【8】.

The Town Council of Mills River, of which District 01 is one of five seats, is responsible for setting local policy, addressing growth and zoning issues, and responding to community concerns such as public lighting and development density. Council members also elect the town’s mayor from among themselves, a process that will affect Mills River’s leadership after the election【8】.

During her campaign, Goode emphasized a desire to balance the town’s rapid growth with residents’ wishes to limit high‑density development. She highlighted a specific local issue—the nuisance lighting from a greenhouse on Ladson Road—and pledged to work on mitigating its impact【8】. Goode also stressed the importance of listening to constituents and encouraging public involvement in town affairs, stating, “I want to hear from the people. I want people to get involved with their town”【8】.

Having secured the District 01 seat, Goode will join the council in addressing the town’s growth, zoning, and quality‑of‑life concerns. She indicated she looks forward to serving the citizens of Mills River and preserving the community’s identity while navigating development pressures【8】.

Sources

• [8] Henderson County Four Seasons Politics: Voters turn out incumbents in Mills River - Hendersonville Lightning