John Cantey

Walter Ley

Who is running in 2025 municipal elections in Robeson County ...

John is currently a member of the Lumberton City Council, representing District 5. He has served on the council for 18 years. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2007, 2015, and 2019. 

As of September 4, 2025, John Cantey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Believes the election season was marked by heightened tensions.

Public Services

Believes local citizens were not "helpless" after the floods, but rather "did the bulk of the labor."

Housing & Urban Development

Said the shooting was an "isolated incident" and there is no threat to the general public.

Public Safety

Said "we're doing the best we can" with aging infrastructure, but expressed concern about the city's preparedness for heavy rain due to old underground pipes and sewer systems.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 4, 2025, John Cantey did not have a website or any information online.

Education

- 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. 