Milton offers her experience in the public and private sectors, with a willingness to hear concerns for any citizens.

“I’ve owned three successful businesses, sold one and am still part of running the other two,” she said, noting she plans to hold meet and greet sessions with potential voters in the coming weeks.

Seven candidates file for Black Mountain election — The Valley Echo

Cheryl is involved in running two businesses and previously owned a third that she sold.

Cheryl L. Milton is involved in running two businesses and previously owned a third that she sold.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Milton, who served for six years as the chair of the town’s zoning board of adjustments, plans to balance spending with town needs.

“Look closely each year at each department’s desires and true needs for the upcoming year, and be sure that the council stays aware of the spending after the budget is passed each year,” she said. “I feel many of our residents are being forced out because of the spending, and as a council member it is my job to be a good steward of monies.”

Calls for annual scrutiny of department requests and for council oversight of spending after budgets are adopted.

- Calls for annual scrutiny of department requests and for council oversight of spending after budgets are adopted.

Economy

As of September 2, 2026, Cheryl L. Milton did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Cheryl L. Milton

As of September 2, 2026, Cheryl L. Milton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- 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. 

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