Vaughn Seeking City Council Seat

Calvin earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has served on the board of Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, the Surry County Health Foundation and the Mount Airy Planning Board. He teaches Sunday School. 

Calvin is currently retired. Previously, he worked for JC Penney and the American Red Cross. 

Calvin Vaughn’s campaign for Mount Airy City Council is his first run for public office.


Said, "I see the opportunity to bring our entire community together, from our youth to our seniors, including our families and minorities."

- Said, "I see the opportunity to bring our entire community together, from our youth to our seniors, including our families and minorities."

Public Services

Said, "Social issues such as crime, homelessness and the drug/opioid crisis are decreasing our quality of life and depleting our resources. I am committed to seeking a community-wide approach to solve these problems."

- Said, "Social issues such as crime, homelessness and the drug/opioid crisis are decreasing our quality of life and depleting our resources. I am committed to seeking a community-wide approach to solve these problems."

Public Safety

Said, "Adequate employment opportunities for local young people and families is the main priority. So they can get a decent wage, which would prevent commuting and the migration of our children seeking better employment out of town.”

Believes in a greater focus on small businesses, industry recruiting, assisting existing companies and vocational training.

- Said, "Adequate employment opportunities for local young people and families is the main priority. So they can get a decent wage, which would prevent commuting and the migration of our children seeking better employment out of town.”
- Believes in a greater focus on small businesses, industry recruiting, assisting existing companies and vocational training.

Economy

As of June 4, 2025, Calvin Vaughn did not have a website or any information online.

Education

Said, "With 26% of our population in poverty, adequate housing becomes an issue." Suggests inventorying buildable sites in the city and promoting them, addressing dilapidated structures as possible housing locations and attracting local builders to the sites.

- Said, "With 26% of our population in poverty, adequate housing becomes an issue." Suggests inventorying buildable sites in the city and promoting them, addressing dilapidated structures as possible housing locations and attracting local builders to the sites.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Twitter

Calvin Vaughn

Mayoral candidate: Gene Clark

LinkedIn

Gene is a senior managing partner at My Home Furnishings and Sales Advisor at ALL3D. Previously, he worked as a sales partner for K&D Signs. 

Gene Clark previously ran for mayor of Mount Airy in 2009, but did not win. 

As of June 4, 2025, Gene Clark did not have a website or any information online.

Gene Clark

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 

Mount Airy City Council Member, South Ward

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