Jessica Bichler

Jessica Bichler earned a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College in 2000 and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 2012. Her career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jessica Bichler is a working mom and a small business owner who has called Wilmington home for almost 15 years. She has spent over a decade supporting the health and well-being of families across New Hanover County as a yoga teacher and studio owner. Jessica's vision for New Hanover County is simple — a community that works for all of us, where everyone can afford to live, work, and thrive.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

ECONOMY

North Carolina’s economy should work for everyone, not just large corporations and the wealthy.

To support working families and ensure economic opportunity for all, we must:

Lower taxes for working families and the middle class

Make large corporations pay their fair share of taxes

Protect homeowners from being priced out of their communities

Raise the minimum wage

Expand assistance programs for small businessesEDUCATION

All North Carolinians have a constitutional right to a fully-funded, high-quality public education.

To restore North Carolina’s strong public education system and support workforce development, we must:

Ensure public dollars are going to public schools

Pay teachers a professional salary

Increase state-level funding for our public school systems

Remove politics from the classroom to provide students with an accurate, unbiased curriculum

Support workforce training programs and trade schoolsENVIRONMENT

All New Hanover County residents deserve access to clean water and air.

To protect our environment, our health, and our communities, we must:

Hold polluters accountable

Invest in solutions that support public health

Support sustainable growth in our region

Regulate data center infrastructure to avoid increased energy costs for ratepayers

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My top priorities are lowering the cost of living, strengthening public education, and protecting the environment, and I believe these issues are intertwined. Reducing the cost of healthcare, food, and housing is essential for working families and ensures that our communities can thrive. Having a school-aged child, I know that access to a quality education gives kids the confidence and skills to succeed, which builds a strong workforce and drives long-term economic growth. Finally, we must protect our water from contaminants and promote sustainable development practices to make New Hanover County a healthier, safer place for future generations.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Vote Save America, Vote Mama, The First Ask, States Win, Electing Women Alliance, Emily's List, Lillian's List