Elected Officials & Making a Call
Stay Engaged. Speak Up.
Democracy works best when we participate. Use this directory and the 5 Calls app to ensure your representatives hear your voice on the issues that matter most.
Your Elected Officials
Reach out to your local, state, and national representatives. Your voice matters.
State & National
- Josh Stein — Governor
- 📞 (919) 814-2000
- Jeff Jackson — Attorney General
- 📞 (919) 716-6400
- Thom Tillis — U.S. Senator
- 📞 (202) 224-6342 | (828) 693-8750
- Ted Budd — U.S. Senator
- 📞 (202) 224-3154 | (828) 333-4130
- Chuck Edwards — Congressman
- 📞 (202) 224-6401 | (828) 435-7310
- Kevin Corbin — NC Senate, District 50
- 📞 (919) 733-5875
- Carl Gillespie — House Majority Whip, District 120
- 📞 (919) 733-5859
Local
- John Shearl — Macon County Commissioner, District I
- 📞 (828) 342-6289 | ✉️ john.shearl@maconnc.org
- Patrick Taylor — Highlands Mayor
- 📞 (828) 506-3138 | ✉️ mayor@highlandsnc.org
- Andrea Holland — Highlands Chief of Police
- 📞 (828) 526-9431
Take Action with the 5 Calls App
5calls.org is a free, nonpartisan tool for contacting your elected officials about current issues. It makes advocacy simple, quick, and impactful.
Why Use 5 Calls?
- User friendly — provides numbers, scripts, and guidance
- Keeps you informed — highlights current issues and context
- Maximizes impact — offices track every constituent call
- Saves time — make multiple calls in just a few minutes
- Tracks your advocacy — log calls and see your progress
- Empowers grassroots action — civic participation made easy
Download or Access Online
- 📱 iOS (Apple): “5 Calls: Contact Your Congress” on the App Store
- 📱 Android: “5 Calls: Contact Your Congress” on Google Play
- 💻 Web: 5calls.org
Stay Informed. Take Action.
Stay up to date on upcoming events, urgent actions, and resources to protect democracy in Highlands and beyond.
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