Meet Joel McClosky – CanvasRebel Magazine

Joel is from Asheboro, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of arts in psychology from Washington & Jefferson College and a master of education from Duquesne University. He is married to Kristen and has a daughter.

Joel is the CEO of Four Saints Brewing Company, which he founded in 2015. Before starting the brewery, he spent over 10 years in the education sector, teaching in various locations, including Dublin, Ireland, and Asheboro City Schools.

Joel McClosky (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Joel McClosky's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Joel McClosky did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Supports downtown revitalization efforts.

- Supports downtown revitalization efforts.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the city resolution regarding the Confederate statue.

Supported the city resolution to move the Confederate statue.

- Supported the city resolution to move the Confederate statue.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Aaron McLendon (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Aaron McLendon's campaign for city council in Asheboro is his first campaign for public office.

As of July 31, 2025, Aaron McLendon did not have a website or any information online.

Aaron McLendon

Al LaPrade has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Al is the president of Ready Telecom, Inc. 

Al LaPrade (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

As of July 31, 2025, Al Laprade did not have a website or any information online.

Al Laprade

Seven file for City Council in first week of filing period

As of July 31, 2025, Dave Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

Dave Thomas

Jimmy T. Efird (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

As of July 31, 2025, Jimmy T. Efird did not have a website or any information online.

Jimmy T. Efird

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Katie is a retired administrative assistant. She worked at the city’s Water and Sewer Maintenance Department for 22 years. 

Katie is currently a member of the Asheboro City Council. She was appointed in 2015 to fill a vacant seat and won election on her own in the following cycle.

As of July 31, 2025, Katie L. Snuggs did not have a website or any information online.

Katie L. Snuggs

Council member Heath

Kelly W. Heath has been a resident of Asheboro since 2006. She is a current board member for Lydia's Place and the Randolph Asheboro YMCA. She is a member of First Evangelical and Reformed Church of Christ. She is married to her husband, Sam.

Kelly is a retired professional. She worked at Randolph Community College from 2010 to 2023. For 10 years, she was the Special Assistant to the President for Events and Projects. Before that, she served as a Grant Writer/Event Coordinator in Institutional Advancement and as the Director of Occupational Extension in Workforce Development and Continuing Education. She also worked as the Director of Marketing and Development for the Randolph Partnership for Children in Asheboro from 2006 to 2009. 

Heath announces reelection bid | Local News | courier-tribune.com

Kelly W. Heath (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Kelly is currently a member of the Asheboro City Council. She was elected in 2021 and is completing her first term. 

Supports planned growth that protects Asheboro's unique qualities, supports current businesses, and attracts new businesses and jobs.

- Supports planned growth that protects Asheboro's unique qualities, supports current businesses, and attracts new businesses and jobs.

As of July 31, 2025, Kelly W. Heath’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports adding more housing to the city.

- Supports adding more housing to the city.

Supports funding salaries, equipment, and training for police officers, firefighters, and first responders.

- Supports funding salaries, equipment, and training for police officers, firefighters, and first responders.

Advocated for improved streets, sidewalks, and sewer and water infrastructure.

As city council member, advocated for improved streets, sidewalks, and sewer and water infrastructure.

- As city council member, advocated for improved streets, sidewalks, and sewer and water infrastructure.

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Kelly W. Heath

Kevin Garcia Cordova (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina ...

As of July 31, 2025, Kevin Garcia Cordova did not have a website or any information online.

Kevin Garcia Cordova

Mary Joan M. Pugh (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina ...

Mary Joan's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Mary Joan M. Pugh did not have a website or any information online.

Mary Joan M. Pugh

Pamela Vuncannon attended Asheboro High School, Randleman High School, and Pfeiffer University. She is currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the Asheboro Planning Board. She lives in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Pamela currently works as a senior mortgage consultant with Mortgage Investors Group. She also works as a senior loan officer with Hamilton Home Mortgage and has been a branch manager and mortgage consultant with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. She previously worked with Platinum Home Mortgage as a branch manager and mortgage consultant and with Randolph Income Tax Services as an income tax preparer.

Asheboro, NC

Pamela's campaign for city council in Asheboro is her first campaign for public office.

As of July 31, 2025, Pamela Vuncannon did not have a website or any information online.

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Pamela Vuncannon

Phil Skeen (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Phil Skeen's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Phil Skeen did not have a website or any information online.

Phil Skeen

Phillip R. Cheek (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Phillip Cheek previously served on the Asheboro School Board. 

As of July 31, 2025, Phillip R. Cheek did not have a website or any information online.

Phillip R. Cheek

Timothy Woodle earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Elon University. He lives in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Timothy previously worked for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools as a transportation manager.

Timothy Woodle (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Timothy's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Timothy Woodle did not have a website or any information online.

Timothy Woodle

Council member McCaskill

William "Bill" McCaskill is a lifelong resident of Asheboro and attended Asheboro City Schools. He earned a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University. He has volunteered with several child service agencies, most recently mentoring students with Communities in Schools.

Bill previously worked for 32 years as a child welfare worker and social worker supervisor with Randolph County Social Services. After retiring, he was employed at Cardinal Clinic helping troubled youth.

William McCaskill (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Bill McCaskill currently serves as a council member for the City of Asheboro in North Carolina. He previously ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 78 in 2016, but did not win.

Wants to promote and recruit city business and industry.

- Wants to promote and recruit city business and industry.

As of July 31, 2025, William (Bill) McCaskill did not have a website or any information online.

Supports expanding afterschool and summer programs.

- Supports expanding afterschool and summer programs.

William (Bill) McCaskill

- 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. 