2025 North Carolina General Election

Mark Bell

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Mark is currently the mayor of Hillsborough. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. Before becoming mayor, he served on the Hillsborough Town Council from 2012 to 2023.

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

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Mark is currently the mayor of Hillsborough. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. Before becoming mayor, he served on the Hillsborough Town Council for seven and a half years and was the Mayor Pro Tempore for two years during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

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- 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.