2025 North Carolina General Election

G. Douglas Lilley

Buket Urgen

Municipal filings underway - Gates County Index

G. Douglas Lilley is running for Gatesville Mayor. This is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, G. Douglas Lilley did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

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.

Gatesville

Housing Costs

Policing