Cathy Watts

Background

The campaign site describes Watts as having decades of public-service experience and local Democratic leadership experience. Its material focuses on Rutherford County and her District 16 campaign.

Sources: Cathy Watts campaign website

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Growth and affordability

  She says her priorities include affordability, good-paying jobs, responsible growth, and protecting quality of life.

  Cathy Watts campaign website

• Jobs and services

  Watts said housing costs are rising faster than wages and called for controlled growth and better local jobs. She also said the county needs to address Middle Point Landfill and the new jail.

  GoVote Rutherford candidate profile

• Book access

  In the ACLU survey, Watts said, “Book bans are unconstitutional,” and said she participates in school board and library board meetings and protests against removing books.

  Daily News Journal, ACLU survey coverage