TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ben Honeycutt

TERM:  

December 2021 to December 2026

bhoneycutt@algsenior.com

Terry Weaver

TERM:  

December 2024 to December 2028

tweaver1359@gmail.com

Mike Smith

TERM:  

December 2021 to December 2026

1960snuff@gmail.com

Jody York

TERM:  

December 2021 to December 2026

jodyyork52@gmail.com

Town Council

In Hildebran, the mayor’s seat and three town council seats are up for grabs. Incumbent Mayor Wendell Hildebrand chose not to run for reelection, so the race for the mayor's post has two candidates — former mayor Karen Robinson and Vicky Carpenter. In the race for the three council seats, incumbents Jody York, Michael Smith, and Ben Honeycutt all filed for reelection.
Also joining the race for the three open seats are Chris Bailey, Travis Foster, Candice Jena Withers, and Roy Donald Cooke.

November ballot takes shape in Rutherford College, Hildebran

Jody currently serves on the Hildebran Town Council, with a term from December 2021 to December 2026.

Hildebran, NC Town Council and Staff

Hildebran restricts crypto mining operations | Burke County, NC news

Jody currently serves on the Hildebran Town Council.

2026 North Carolina General Election

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

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Hildebran Town Councilwoman Jody York was at the Burke County Commissioners meeting where Cline spoke against data centers. She did not speak during public comments but said after the meeting she was there to support Hildebran residents. York opposes DigiPower X’s plans.

Group opposing AI data centers attends Burke County meeting

Energy & the Environment

Jody York

Alejandra Gracias

Walter Ley

Ben Honeycutt

Candice Withers

Chris M. Bailey

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. 