2025 North Carolina General Election

Dennis A. Anthony

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Dennis Anthony – Class of 1975 Mayor of Drexel, NC; Head ...

Dennis is the mayor of Drexel. He has served in this role since April 2022. He previously worked as the head custodian at Heritage Middle School for six years. Before that, he worked in the custodial staff at Salem Elementary and Draughn High and was the head custodian at Drexel Elementary for over five years. Earlier in his career, he spent five years as the warehouse manager at Garden Ridge in Statesville and also worked in warehouses at Rent-a-Center and Aden in Hildebran. In addition, he has worked as a referee for basketball, baseball, and softball for more than twenty years.

Dennis is currently the mayor of Drexel. He was elected to the office of alderman in the town of Drexel in 2014 and has served as the mayor since April 2022.

As of September 3, 2025, Dennis A. Anthony did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

As a candidate, promised to keep the R.O. Huffman Center open for public use.

Public Services

As of September 3, 2025, Dennis A. Anthony’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

- 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.