Mickey PettusResidence: River Run neighborhood |
Mickey Pettus was among the first homeowners in the River Run neighborhood 18 years ago
, saying he “bought the 32nd house built there.” Since then, he’s been active in the neighborhood association, with the Mooresville Soup Kitchen, the Lions Club, his church and with his alma mater, Western Carolina University.
He says his experience with the River Run Property Owners Association has brought him in close contact with town officials over the years, and given him insight to town affairs. He also said his long career in the corporate world makes him a “fiscally responsible executive that has proven experience working cooperatively with people with varying views.”
He views the town’s cable ownership through a somewhat unique lens compared to his fellow candidates. Mr. Pettus thinks changing the system’s structure to a utility-style membership cooperative – instead of a private business – might be the best remedy for concerns that it might one day wind up costing Davidson and Mooresville taxpayers.
He said he’s pleased with the way the town has developed to this point, and how the town board has managed growth. He says that with at least two seats open (two incumbents are not running again), “I’m interested in one of those slots.”
A pharmaceutical industry retiree, he now consults with a nationwide hospital cooperative, helping members to reduce costs.
He said he’d like to see an improvement in the relationship between old Davidson and his neighborhood. “River Run residents are your coaches, your teachers, your church members, folks that support philanthropies in town, and (other) needs,” he said.
He thinks the town must understand that when it comes to economic development, it’s in competition with area towns. It needs to better “position ourselves to attract business, and to attract the right business.” That effort is important as the town tries to re-balance its heavily-residential tax base, he said.
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