My late husband, Bill, and I chose Pilot Mountain as our retirement home 16 years ago. We were drawn to the small-town way of life—the kind of place where a passing jogger still waves and says good morning.

Diane Cook for Pilot Mountain Town Commissioner — Listening First

Diane M. Cook chose Pilot Mountain as her retirement home with her late husband, Bill.

After Bill passed away, I chose to stay. By then, Pilot Mountain wasn’t simply the place we’d retired. It was my community and my home.

Throughout my life, I’ve lived in different places, experienced different cultures, and built more than 50 years of experience in education and professional leadership. Life has also taught me about resilience, making difficult decisions, learning from mistakes, and moving forward after loss. I believe those experiences have prepared me to serve Pilot Mountain with perspective, compassion, and common sense.

Diane has more than 50 years of experience in education and professional leadership.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Why I’m Running

I want Pilot Mountain to remain the kind of community that people are proud to call home. As we look toward the future, I believe we need to protect our town’s character while maintaining financial stability, strengthening our small businesses, and making thoughtful decisions about growth.

- Supports strengthening small businesses.

Economy

As of September 2, 2026, Diane M. Cook’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Believes town growth should preserve Pilot Mountain’s character and financial stability.

- Believes town growth should preserve Pilot Mountain’s character and financial stability.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

COMMUNITY PRIORITY
Strong Local Community

Supporting local businesses, maintaining essential infrastructure, and investing in the people who make Pilot Mountain feel like home will always matter.

Prioritizes maintaining essential infrastructure.

- Prioritizes maintaining essential infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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