2025 North Carolina General Election

Cole Edwards

Walter Ley

Cole Edwards (Mayor of Sparta, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Cole is currently a member of the Sparta Town Council. He was elected in 2019.

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

Economy

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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.

Sparta

Housing Costs

Policing