Common Questions
"Over recent months and following my announcement to run for Watauga County Clerk of Court,
I have received many questions from friends, mentors, and stakeholders."
"Why do you want to run for Clerk of Court?"
"My interest lies in serving other people. As a 5th generation Watauga County native, I feel deeply connected to this community. When first asked to consider running for Clerk, my responses was, “What opportunities of service and local impact does the
Clerk position provide?” The servant leadership opportunity, the identified areas for improvement, and local impact of this role appeals the most to me."
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Clerk position provide?” The servant leadership opportunity, the identified areas for improvement, and local impact of this role appeals the most to me."
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"What does the clerk of court do?"
"The responsibilities of the Clerk of Court position are diverse and vitally important to the proper function of the local government. Carrying out those duties will be a great way to serve my community. We have compiled a detailed overview of the Clerk of Court’s duties and responsibilities."
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"What are you currently doing to prepare yourself for service in this position?"
I have strategically chosen four primary activities to prepare for the responsibilities of the
Clerk:
Clerk:
- Seeking out and listening to local experiences that people have with the Clerk’s office.
- Receiving coaching from a veteran staff of the Clerk’s office.
- Speaking with local law enforcement and attorneys who frequently engage with the Clerk of Court office.
- Regularly reading the “On the Civil Side” blog from the UNC School of Government.
"Is your family supportive of your decision to run for a political office?"
"I am blessed to have a supportive and loving family. I have received positives expressions of
support from my immediate and extended family. Yes, my family is on board with my decision
to run for office."
support from my immediate and extended family. Yes, my family is on board with my decision
to run for office."
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Critcher for Clerk
PO BOX 3224, Boone, NC 28607
(828)295-2446
critcherforclerk@gmail.com
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PO BOX 3224, Boone, NC 28607
(828)295-2446
critcherforclerk@gmail.com
Authorized by and paid for by Critcher for Clerk
