The ballot is set for this fall’s local elections in Davidson, with the close of campaign filings on Friday. The town will see a two-way race for mayor between current Town Board member John Woods and William E. Jackson Jr. Meanwhile, two incumbents and seven challengers are in the race for five seats on the Town Board. The general election will be Nov. 6.
Candidates for town board are incumbents Margo Williams and Evan Webster along with challengers Rodney Graham, Brian Jenest, Lenny McAllister, Ian Robb, Laurie Venzon and Fountain Walker.
Growth and development, the town’s proposed purchase of the local cable TV system, improving relations between different parts of town and newcomers and existing residents, and regional cooperation have been cited as major issues by candidates as they announced their campaigns over the last two weeks.
Read more about the candidates in our coverage of election filings, CLICK HERE>
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My apologies to the majority of readers for whom this is common sense and not an issue. Thanks for your cooperation.
– David Boraks
