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City's new PIO wants to engage public

Tara Ledbetter has begun work as the first public information officer for the city of Hendersonville, a new part-time position.

Ledbetter and the city administration are working on a variety of Internet-based outreach tools designed to engage Hendersonville residents, especially those who don't attend meetings and follow coverage through traditional news sources. The city plans to roll out a new campaign that will include social media, surveys, ways to communicate with City Hall.
Formerly executive director of the nonprofit agency that promoted the Historic Seventh Avenue District, Ledbetter worked for First Citizens Bank, where she was a top sales leader for three years, and served as city executive of Macon Bank. She has achieved the Woman of Influence and Woman of Achievement awards, has been a volunteer coach and has served on a variety of nonprofit boards. She currently serves on Smart Start Community Awareness Committee, the Park Ridge Hospital Foundation Annual Events Committee and the Dana Elementary School Parent Advisory Board.
A native of Transylvania County, Ledbetter is married to Don Ledbetter. They have two daughters, Katelyn and Julia.