Troy, NC, Town Council

Craig was born and raised in Montgomery County.  He attended North Carolina State University. He lives in Troy. He is married to his wife, Lisa, with whom he has one child. He is a former president of West Montgomery High School.

Craig is currently the Head of New Truck Sales at Crook Motors in Albemarle. He previously worked as the Operations Manager at Standard Packaging in Mt. Gilead.  

Craig Jones currently serves as the Mayor of Troy. 

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Supports the construction of the Discover Uwharrie Welcome Center in downtown Uwharrie.

Proposes investing in signage and a marketing plan to attract visitors to Troy, hoping to merge this plan with the county's upcoming efforts to market the area.

Plans to invest in using signs and a marketing plan to attract tourists in Troy.

Wants to develop and promote the Little River as an alternative to the Uwharrie River.

Advocates for developing and promoting the Little River as an alternative to the Uwharrie River for kayaking. 

Plans to pursue grants to create jobs in Troy.

Believes that the town is missing out on economic benefits because "overnight visitors to our area are forced to stay in hotels in Albemarle or Asheboro."

Wants to build a hotel near the bypass so overnight visitors "are not forced to stay in hotels in Albemarle or Asheboro depriving our town of any economic benefit. 

Plans to pursue an outfitter to service hunters, fishermen, campers, and birdwatchers.

Plans to create a group of "angel" investors called Invest In Troy to provide seed money for local business startups.

Plans to actively seek to attract businesses to the downtown area.

- Supports the construction of the Discover Uwharrie Welcome Center in downtown Uwharrie.
- Plans to invest in using signs and a marketing plan to attract tourists in Troy.
- Advocates for developing and promoting the Little River as an alternative to the Uwharrie River for kayaking. 
- Plans to pursue grants to create jobs in Troy.
- Wants to build a hotel near the bypass so overnight visitors "are not forced to stay in hotels in Albemarle or Asheboro depriving our town of any economic benefit. 
- Plans to pursue an outfitter to service hunters, fishermen, campers, and birdwatchers.
- Plans to create a group of "angel" investors called Invest In Troy to provide seed money for local business startups.
- Plans to actively seek to attract businesses to the downtown area.

Economy

Supports the Denson's Creek facility and plans to enhance parking, landscaping, and recreational opportunities.

Supports maintaining and promoting TownStage, encouraging diverse music and events, and backing the recently established TownStage Foundation Endowment to help fund events.

Plans to maintain and promote TownStage events and supports the recently established TownStage Foundation Endowment to help fund events.

Supports securing funding from the multi-state opioid settlement to fund local rehabilitation centers .

Plans to seek private donors to build a handicap-inclusive playground at Capel Park.

Plans to seek private donors to build an inclusive playground at Capel Park.

Supports creating more quality launch facilities with parking and road access for kayakers on the Uwharrie River.

Plans to advocate for the construction of a new, more efficient FirstHealth hospital facility in Troy, NC.

Plans to advocate for building a new and more efficient FirstHealth hospital facility in Troy.

Supports creating a "Volunteer Troy" program to encourage citizen volunteers to assist with community maintenance tasks like mowing, weed eating, and trash pickup.

Wants to establish a program, "Volunteer Troy", to encourage citizen volunteers to assist with community maintenance tasks like mowing, weed eating, and trash pickup.

- Supports the Denson's Creek facility and plans to enhance parking, landscaping, and recreational opportunities.
- Plans to maintain and promote TownStage events and supports the recently established TownStage Foundation Endowment to help fund events.
- Supports securing funding from the multi-state opioid settlement to fund local rehabilitation centers .
- Plans to seek private donors to build an inclusive playground at Capel Park.
- Supports creating more quality launch facilities with parking and road access for kayakers on the Uwharrie River.
- Plans to advocate for building a new and more efficient FirstHealth hospital facility in Troy.
- Wants to establish a program, "Volunteer Troy", to encourage citizen volunteers to assist with community maintenance tasks like mowing, weed eating, and trash pickup.

Public Services

Believes competitive pay will help reduce turnover in the police department.

Believes competitive pay will help reduce attrition rates in the police department.

Plans to explore the possibility of police officers receiving paramedic training and equipment since they are often the first responders at car accidents and drug overdoses.

Plans to look into the possibility of police officers receiving paramedic training and equipment, saying they "are often the first on the scene of a car accident or drug overdose..."

- Believes competitive pay will help reduce attrition rates in the police department.
- Plans to look into the possibility of police officers receiving paramedic training and equipment, saying they "are often the first on the scene of a car accident or drug overdose..."

Public Safety

Plans to encourage owners of vacant lots with debris or distressed buildings to improve their property. If needed, the town will place a lien on distressed properties and clean them up.

Promotes town cleanliness, saying he wants owners of vacant lots to clean debris and "take pride in the appearance of their property."

- Promotes town cleanliness, saying he wants owners of vacant lots to clean debris and "take pride in the appearance of their property."

Housing & Urban Development

Proposes installing automated street crossings at busy intersections to improve pedestrian safety.

Plans to change the bypass's current U-turn design to traditional traffic light intersections for at least two exits to attract more retail businesses.

Plans to change the bypass's current U-turn design to traditional traffic light intersections for at least two exits to help attract retail businesses. 

Supports installing directional signage to downtown, the courthouse, and TownStage, as well as signs promoting businesses located away from the bypass.

Supports installing directional signage to downtown, the courthouse, and TownStage, and signs that promote businesses located away from the bypass.

- Proposes installing automated street crossings at busy intersections to improve pedestrian safety.
- Plans to change the bypass's current U-turn design to traditional traffic light intersections for at least two exits to help attract retail businesses. 
- Supports installing directional signage to downtown, the courthouse, and TownStage, and signs that promote businesses located away from the bypass.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of July 31, 2024, Craig Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Craig Jones

Craig has lived in Troy for 25 years. He is married to his wife Lisa and they have one child. 

Craig is currently the Head of New Truck Sales at Crook Motors in Albemarle, where he has worked for 27 years. He previously worked at Standard Packaging in Mt. Gilead as the Operations Manager, overseeing 150 employees.

As of September 2, 2024, Craig Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports policies that promote business growth and economic development.

Believes providing signs on private property to advertise businesses is necessary due to the new bypass around Troy causing sales decreases of up to 25%.

Proposes investing in signage and a marketing plan to attract tourists to Troy.

Advocates for the development and promotion of the Little River as an alternative to the Uwharrie River.

Supports the construction of a quality hotel near the bypass because "overnight visitors to our area are forced to stay in hotels in Albemarle or Asheboro."

- Supports the construction of the Discover Uwharrie Welcome Center in downtown Uwharrie.
- Proposes investing in signage and a marketing plan to attract tourists to Troy.
- Advocates for the development and promotion of the Little River as an alternative to the Uwharrie River.
- Plans to pursue grants to create jobs in Troy.
- Supports the construction of a quality hotel near the bypass because "overnight visitors to our area are forced to stay in hotels in Albemarle or Asheboro."
- Plans to pursue an outfitter to service hunters, fishermen, campers, and birdwatchers.
- Plans to create a group of "angel" investors called Invest In Troy to provide seed money for local business startups.
- Plans to actively seek to attract businesses to the downtown area.

Believes in community service and volunteerism, having served on various boards and committees and received the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts for exceptional volunteerism.

Plans to advocate for local rehabilitation facilities to receive funding from a $48 billion settlement with drug companies.

Supports the work of the Maintenance Department in keeping sidewalks and streets clean.

Supports raising funds for public services through charity events, saying "Various charity golf events raised almost $200,000 last year."

Supports maintaining high-quality public services, such as recreational facilities.

Supports building a playground at Capel Centennial Park.

Believes the golf course is a valuable source of fundraising for charities and non-profits in the town and county.

Plans to advocate for the construction of a new, more efficient FirstHealth hospital facility in Troy.

- Supports the Denson's Creek facility and plans to enhance parking, landscaping, and recreational opportunities.
- Supports maintaining and promoting TownStage, encouraging diverse music and events, and backing the recently established TownStage Foundation Endowment to help fund events.
- Supports securing funding from the multi-state opioid settlement to fund local rehabilitation centers .
- Plans to seek private donors to build an inclusive playground at Capel Park.
- Supports creating more quality launch facilities with parking and road access for kayakers on the Uwharrie River.
- Plans to advocate for the construction of a new, more efficient FirstHealth hospital facility in Troy.
- Supports creating a "Volunteer Troy" program to encourage citizen volunteers to assist with community maintenance tasks like mowing, weed eating, and trash pickup.

Respects volunteer firemen and acknowledges their job is "extremely dangerous and their record is exemplary."

Supports providing adequate resources for police and firemen to perform their jobs.

Believes in enhancing public safety measures.

Supports local police and fire departments.

- Believes competitive pay will help reduce turnover in the police department.
- Plans to explore the possibility of police officers receiving paramedic training and equipment since they are often the first responders at car accidents and drug overdoses.

Believes a vibrant and attractive downtown is essential for a strong community.

Plans to prioritize keeping the Troy facility open, possibly relocating it to the bypass.

Believes in creating a "greater Troy" that attracts new residents and provides meaningful livelihoods for local children.

Advocates for placing liens on distressed properties to encourage property owners to clean up their property. 

Plans to develop 100 acres of land at the busiest entrance to Troy from the bypass, West Main St.

Plans to develop 100 acres of land at the busiest entrance to Troy from the bypass.

- Advocates for placing liens on distressed properties to encourage property owners to clean up their property. 
- Plans to develop 100 acres of land at the busiest entrance to Troy from the bypass.

Believes in rapidly developing infrastructure and marketing to attract new businesses.

Believes there is a need for more signage on the bypass to direct visitors to downtown and local attractions.

Plans to explore options for adding landscaping and parking.

Supports including local businesses in the Highway Logo Program, which advertises gas stations, restaurants, lodging, and attractions on interstate highways. If inclusion is not possible, supports providing signs on private property to advertise local businesses.

Believes Troy's central location in the Uwharrie National Forest can boost local businesses by attracting visitors to nearby natural attractions.

Plans to change the bypass's current U-turn design to traditional traffic light intersections to attract more retail businesses.

- Proposes installing automated street crossings at busy intersections to improve pedestrian safety.
- Plans to change the bypass's current U-turn design to traditional traffic light intersections to attract more retail businesses.
- Supports installing directional signage to downtown, the courthouse, and TownStage, as well as signs promoting businesses located away from the bypass.

Craig Jones has lived in Troy for 25 years. He graduated from West Montgomery High School. He married Lisa Gaddy in 1983, and they have a son named Graham.

Craig Jones is currently the Head of New Truck Sales at Crook Motors in Albemarle, where he has worked for 27 years. He previously worked at Standard Packaging in Mt. Gilead as the Operations Manager, overseeing 150 employees.

As of August 21, 2024, Craig Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.