2025 North Carolina General Election

Steve Yokeley

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Buket Urgen

Steve Yokeley (Wallburg Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Denton and Thomasville retain mayors, new council members ...

Steve is currently a member of the Wallburg Town Council. He was first elected in 2005 and has served multiple terms.

Discussed potential improvements for traffic congestion, including a bypass and turning lanes.

Economy

Supports community grants, such as the one awarded to Wallburg Elementary School for the creation of Maker Spaces.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

As a council member, approved a resolution requesting the NC Department of Transportation to lower the speed limit from 45 to 35 in the Georgetown Road area and passed a resolution to purchase two solar powered radar speed signs.

Public Safety

As a council member, approved a request from a citizen to lower the speed limit for a small portion on Hwy 109 around the Georgetown Road.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports funding for educational programs, such as the $5,300 grant approved for the Wallburg Elementary School for Mastery Connect Student Learning Program.

Education

Zane Hedgecock

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 

Part of the governing body of your town. 