Charlotte Water Request

Protecting the Catawba River for all uses – water supply, recreation, economic development, power generation and wildlife habitat – is critical. We are at the very start of a long, several year process for the Charlotte Water Interbasin Transfer and…

Smart Growth

Because I want protections for the environment and because I want jobs for Burke County residents, I support Conditional Zoning. Because I support outdoor recreation and because I support a Burke County in which our future generations will want to…

Beth Presents at Tourism Conference

I was happy to share what Friends of the Valdese Rec learned about visitation at the Visit NC Tourism Conference Session – Optimizing Visitor Data for Sustainable Economies. Thanks to lots of help from Zakk Heile, we know most (and…

Beth Awarded for Pitch

Based on my presentation pitch on the Rhodhiss Old Glory Mill and the Burke River Trail connection, my WNC Investment Framer cohorts voted on me to receive a $2500 grant for project. Using the existing mill for housing, retail, restaurants…

Distinguished Business Person of the Year

I was very surprised and honored to be named the Burke County Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Business Person of the Year. We have an awesome community and I am proud to be a part of those making things happen.

Raleigh Relationships

Relationships in Raleigh make a Better Burke. Knowing who to visit with the Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, NC DOT, NC Wildlife Resource Commission, and other agencies is critical to get get projects started and to the finish line.…

Speaker Moore Reappoints Beth

I was sworn in for a second three-year term as a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Authority Member. I was appointed by Speaker Moore and it is an absolute honor to serve on this board. Duties include judging…

Beth Gets Key to City

The Mayor of Valdese presented me with a “Key to the City” along with a Resolution of Appreciation at the McGalliard Creek Bridge Ribbon Cutting. I think that means I am extremely trustworthy – and can get things done. Not…

Beth Goes to Raleigh

While my son Zakk served as a Page for Rep Blackwell and for Senator Daniel, I spent those two weeks in the halls of the Legislative Building and Legislative Office Building. As a founding member of the Great Trails State…

Collecting Signs

Eric and I continued to gather up my remaining campaign signs today. Thanks to the angels who had picked up many of them and left them at BC Republican Headquarters. If you find any on the road, please pick them…

Still for Better Burke

Well, I thought I was doing everything I needed to do, but didn’t win the election. Thanks to all my family, friends and those I met along the way who believed in me. Don’t worry, I will continue to be…

Newspaper Response

Name: Beth Heile Age: 54 Profession: Vice-President, NoteWorthy Software, Inc. Education: East Burke High School, 1986; NC State University, 1991 Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering Family: Married to Eric for 27 years, son Zakk Community Involvement: Currently serving as –…

Early Voting

Early voting goes through Saturday, May 14. There are 5 early voting locations open 8:00am-7:30pm on weekdays. May 13 is the only Saturday and hours are 8am-3pm. You can registered to vote and vote at these sites:  Burke County Board…

Parents

My mom is Patricia Jacumin Zimmerman (still in Valdese) and my dad- Glenn Richard Zimmerman (1935-1991). From my mom and dad, I learned about working long, hard hours during the week to make a living, home cooked dinner on the…

Support for Deputies

I was asked my thoughts about staffing at the Sheriff’s Department. The safety of Burke County citizens is paramount. We need dependable service from top-notch deputies who love what they do and know we have their backs. The lack of…

Goal to STAY

My goal is for Burke County to be a desirable place for people to Live, Work, Play and Stay. However, for me, the STAY is not about tourism (though that is important). For me, the STAY is for families staying…