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The Valley Echo, Seven file for four seats on Black Mountain Town Council

Said, “I really think responsible management of development is significant. We’ve got to protect our neighborhoods, our streams, our natural resources and how we plan to do that now and in the future."

- Said, “I really think responsible management of development is significant. We’ve got to protect our neighborhoods, our streams, our natural resources and how we plan to do that now and in the future."

Public Services

As of July 31, 2024, Rick Earley did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Economy

Education

Wants to make sure the town continues to be safe and walkable.

- Wants to make sure the town continues to be safe and walkable.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to fund projects and improvements that are within the budget.

- Plans to fund projects and improvements that are within the budget.

Housing & Urban Development

Rick Earley

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The Valley Echo: Black Mountain Vice Mayor walks long path to progress

As of July 31, 2024, Archie Pertiller, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Archie Pertiller, Jr.

As of July 31, 2024, Dan Cordell did not have a website or any information online.

Dan Cordell

They Valley Echo, Seven file for four seats on Black Mountain Town Council

Supports parks for youth sports and senior citizens.

- Supports parks for youth sports and senior citizens.

As of July 31, 2024, Doug Hay did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to upgrade roads and infrastructure to improve walkability and cycling.

- Wants to upgrade roads and infrastructure to improve walkability and cycling.

Doug Hay

town of black mountain, TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

As of July 31, 2024, Lisa G. Milton did not have a website or any information online.

Lisa G. Milton

Town of Black Mountain, Pam King

Black Mountain News, Pam King on reestablishing transparency with Board of Aldermen, 'greenest little town in NC'

Said during her 2020 campaign, her top priority was restoring transparency and accessibility with the board.

Said she would establish “listening sessions”  4 times each year to inform the community and discuss issues during her 2020 campaign.

- Said during her 2020 campaign, her top priority was restoring transparency and accessibility with the board.
- Said she would establish “listening sessions”  4 times each year to inform the community and discuss issues during her 2020 campaign.
- Wanted to update the town website.

As of July 31, 2024, Pam King did not have a website or any information online.

Planned to install solar panels on county buildings.

- Promised to focus on local green spaces.
- Planned to install solar panels on county buildings.

Pam King

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 