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Joey Trogdon has a bachelor’s degree in business management and economics from North Carolina State University. He lives in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Joey has served as president of S. E. Trogdon & Sons, Inc., a construction company, since 1982.

New councilman reconnects Trogdon family to Asheboro city hall ...

Joey is currently a council member for the City of Asheboro. He was elected in 2023 and this is his first term.

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

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Opposes tax increases and is concerned about the rising costs of capital projects, such as the Zoo City Sportsplex and McCrary Park.

- Opposes tax increases and is concerned about the rising costs of capital projects, such as the Zoo City Sportsplex and McCrary Park.

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Brett Thompson grew up in the Dixieland Acres community. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and information technology from Liberty University. He lives in Asheboro with his wife, Brittany, and has two adult children.

Brett served in the U.S. Army, Army Reserves, and North Carolina Army National Guard, retiring as a Master Sergeant. His roles included infantryman, drill sergeant, training officer, personnel recruiter, IT specialist, recruiting manager, and administrative headquarters manager. He also worked in the furniture manufacturing industry, advancing from supervisor to plant manager.

Brett M. Thompson (Mayor of Asheboro, North Carolina, candidate ...

Brett M. Thompson's campaign for Asheboro Mayor is his first entry into politics.

Said he is committed to “restoring civic pride and improving quality of life through responsible governance,” including fiscal accountability to ensure that “every tax dollar is spent with respect for the families who work hard.”

- Said he is committed to “restoring civic pride and improving quality of life through responsible governance,” including fiscal accountability to ensure that “every tax dollar is spent with respect for the families who work hard.”

As of July 31, 2025, Brett M. Thompson did not have a website or any information online.

Called for coordinated solutions to homelessness, saying, “This is not about ignoring those in need — but about making sure our neighborhoods are safe for families, seniors, and everyone in between."

- Called for coordinated solutions to homelessness, saying, “This is not about ignoring those in need — but about making sure our neighborhoods are safe for families, seniors, and everyone in between."

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Eddie Burks is from Asheboro, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in broadcast communications from Western Carolina University and a master of education degree in speech communication from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He lives with his wife, Andra.

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Eddie is the owner of The Burks Agency, LLC, where he has worked since 2003. He previously worked in media as on-air and voice talent, and later transitioned into advertising sales and management.

Eddie Burks (Mayor of Asheboro, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Eddie previously served as Mayor of Franklinville from 1987 to 1989. He was elected to the Asheboro City Council in 2007, where he still serves.

Believes in "smart financial decisions with common sense approaches" to foster growth and achieve the status of an All-America City.

- Believes in "smart financial decisions with common sense approaches" to foster growth and achieve the status of an All-America City.

Supports investing in recreational amenities, the arts, community concerts, and services for all ages to attract new jobs and develop city pride.

- Supports investing in recreational amenities, the arts, community concerts, and services for all ages to attract new jobs and develop city pride.

As a city council member, supported cleaning up certain areas, investing public resources to encourage private investments in downtown revitalization, and improving quality of life amenities to attract industries and retailers.

Supports using public resources to encourage private investment in downtown revitalization and expanding quality-of-life amenities to attract businesses.

- Supports using public resources to encourage private investment in downtown revitalization and expanding quality-of-life amenities to attract businesses.

As of July 31, 2025, Eddie Burks’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Jennyfer Bucardo is from Asheboro. She earned a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management from Winston-Salem State University, an associate degree in science from Davidson County Community College, and graduated from Asheboro High School,

Jennyfer currently works as a substitute teacher with ESS. She previously worked as a member advocate with UnitedHealth Group, an advocate with Change Healthcare, a manager at A Fresh Coat of Paint, and an audit support analyst at apexanalytix. Earlier roles include substitute teacher with Asheboro City Schools, HR/driver at Adelfo’s Poultry, human resources intern at Advanced Home Care, legal assistant at a law office, and receptionist at Randolph Medical Pediatric.

Jennyfer Bucardo (Mayor of Asheboro, North Carolina, candidate ...

Jennyfer previously ran for Congress in 2022 but did not win.

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

Supports police accountability and addressing concerns of police brutality.

- Supports police accountability and addressing concerns of police brutality.

Supports health education, including mental, physical, and emotional health, at grade-appropriate levels from kindergarten through 12th grade, and advocates for sexual education and reproductive health in high school.

Supports investing in better childcare systems and stronger community networks.

- Supports health education, including mental, physical, and emotional health, at grade-appropriate levels from kindergarten through 12th grade, and advocates for sexual education and reproductive health in high school.
- Supports investing in better childcare systems and stronger community networks.

Jennyfer Bucardo

- 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.