Mayor Richard McNabb was elected to the City Council in 2013 and became Mayor in 2019. He has lived in Trinity since 2004 and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Richard is a retired educator and has served as a teacher and administrator in the public school system for over 30 years.

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Richard McNabb is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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McNabb, 77, is a retired vice president of transportation for Westinghouse Hittman. He said he enjoys his involvement with local government. “I don’t mind serving and I like the challenge,” McNabb said. “Another way to help people.”

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Richard McNabb is a retired educator who served as a teacher and administrator in the public school system. He is also a retired vice president of transportation for Westinghouse Hittman.

Richard McNabb

Mayor Richard McNabb was elected to the City Council in 2013 and became Mayor in 2019. He has lived in Trinity since 2004 and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

McNabb was appointed to the position in February 2020 to fill the unexpired term of late mayor Jesse Hill. Prior to that, McNabb spent about a dozen years on the city’s planning and zoning boards, serving as chairman for about half that time.

Richard currently serves as mayor of Trinity. He was elected to the City Council in 2013 and was appointed mayor in February 2020 to fill an unexpired term.

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Trinity voters had approved allowing alcohol sales. “The biggest thing that it means is to get some economic activity,” Trinity Mayor Richard McNabb said. “People kept asking to council, ‘What are we doing to get a grocery store?’”

Trinity, NC, Just Voted to Allow Alcohol Sales. The Town Wants a Grocery Store

Said allowing alcohol sales could generate economic activity.

- Said allowing alcohol sales could generate economic activity.

Economy

As of September 2, 2026, Richard McNabb did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Recent approval for development of a total of about 1,100 new houses could mean substantial population growth for the city of 7,000. “That’s going to bring a lot more people,” McNabb said. “More people have more demands … more problems. If we get that many people in here, we’ll need more (law enforcement) coverage.”

Said Trinity will need additional law-enforcement coverage as residential growth brings more people and greater demands.

- Said Trinity will need additional law-enforcement coverage as residential growth brings more people and greater demands.

Public Safety

As Mayor, Richard focuses on economic development, infrastructure improvements, and enhancing the quality of life for Trinity residents. He is committed to fostering a sense of community and ensuring that Trinity remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Prioritizes infrastructure improvements in Trinity.

- Prioritizes infrastructure improvements in Trinity.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Richard McNabb

As of September 2, 2026, Richard McNabb’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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.