EDITOR’S NOTE: Carolina Public Press originally published this article at 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2017, immediately after election night 2017. It was updated and reposted at 3:15 p.m., on Nov. 17, 2017, after county boards of election finished canvassing the results.

COLE HERRELL, Ben Honeycutt and Mike Smith easily prevailed in the four-way race for three council seats.

UPDATED: Voters make choices in municipal elections

TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ben Honeycutt

TERM:

December 2021 to December 2026

bhoneycutt@algsenior.com

Hildebran, NC Town Council and Staff

Ben Honeycutt currently serves as a Hildebran Town Council member. 

2026 North Carolina General Election

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

Economy

Public Services

Hildebran imposes 12-month data center moratorium after months of ...

As a town council member, voted for a 12-month moratorium on data centers.

- As a town council member, voted for a 12-month moratorium on data centers.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

At the March 23 council meeting, Council Member Ben Honeycutt addressed publicity surrounding the proposed data center and said state legislation approved in 2024 prevented Hildebran from simply banning the project.

Honeycutt said the town had done what it could by adopting an ordinance intended to discourage the company from proceeding and encouraged residents to contact their state representatives.
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Public opposition intensified during subsequent meetings.

Hildebran imposes 12-month data center moratorium after months of public concern

Energy & the Environment

Ben Honeycutt

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

Chazzy Bailey

Walter Ley

Candice Withers

Chris M. Bailey

Jody York

Michael Smith

Roy D. Cooke

Travis E. Foster

- 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. 