2025 North Carolina Partisan Primary

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John L. Chandler

Past and Present Mars Hill Mayors

John L. Chandler is currently the mayor of Mars Hill. He was first elected in 2003 and has served multiple terms.

As of July 22, 2025, John L. Chandler did not have a website or any information online.

Buket Urgen

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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.

Mars Hill

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