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Jeffrey Scott Burroughs
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Jeffrey Burroughs is a candidate for Asheville City Council in North Carolina 1. They identify as an artist, community organizer, and small business owner residing in Asheville’s River Arts District 2. Burroughs uses they/them pronouns 2. Their campaign platform emphasizes creative leadership and resilience, citing efforts to rebuild the River Arts District following Hurricane Helene and support for neighborhoods across Asheville 3.
Burroughs ran in the 2026 Asheville City Council election, which involved three available seats 4. A total of 20 candidates sought these positions 6. Burroughs advanced from the primary election alongside other candidates, including incumbents and challengers such as Ball and Young 5. They are listed on the ballot for the upcoming general election scheduled for November 2026 1.
Background and education
Jeffrey Burroughs is a resident of Asheville’s River Arts District 2. They self-describe as an artist, community organizer, and small business owner 2. Burroughs uses they/them pronouns 2.
The provided sources do not contain information regarding Burroughs's birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religion, schools attended, or degrees earned.
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Career
Jeffrey Burroughs is an artist and small business owner in Asheville’s River Arts District 2. They self-describes as a community organizer and utilize they/them pronouns 2.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Burroughs participated in efforts to rebuild the River Arts District 3. Following the storm, artists in the district gathered to assess damage and create recovery action plans, with Burroughs being identified among those involved in the community's resilience efforts 7.
Office history
Jeffrey Burroughs is a candidate for Asheville City Council in the 2026 election 1. They self-describe as an artist, community organizer, and small business owner based in Asheville’s River Arts District 2. Burroughs has stated that their campaign focuses on rebuilding the River Arts District following Hurricane Helene and supporting neighborhoods across Asheville 3.
Burroughs advanced from the primary to the general election for three available seats on the Asheville City Council, joining five other candidates who also moved forward 4. They are one of 20 candidates running for these three council positions 6. The primary election results confirmed that Burroughs, along with incumbents and other candidates including Ball and Young, would proceed to the November general election 5.
Business interests and wealth source
Jeffrey Burroughs self-describes as a small business owner in Asheville’s River Arts District 2. They also identify as an artist and community organizer 2. Specific details regarding the name of their business, ownership stakes, or sales of businesses are not provided in the available sources.
The candidate's family wealth source is not described in the provided materials. There is no information in the sources regarding significant financial-disclosure facts or other personal financial holdings.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Burroughs”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Burroughs”.