The majority of local races in Macon County are uncontested. Many were decided during the Republican primary in March. BPR reached out to all candidates on the state candidate list to fill out a short survey about priorities. If you are a candidate and would like to fill out the survey now, please reach out to news@bpr.org.
Referendum
Macon County Local Sales and Use Tax
Local sales and use tax at the rate of one-quarter percent (0.25%), in addition to all other State and local sales and use taxes.
The options are: For or Against
Macon County Board of Commissioners District 2
Josh Young
Republican Party
Young currently serves as a commissioner for district 2. Young won during the primary contest to secure his seat. He does not have a campaign website and does not have public social media. Young did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Macon County Board of Commissioners District 3
Barry Breeden
Republican Party
Breeden currently serves on the planning board. Breeden won against incumbent Paul Higdon in the primary, securing the seat on the board. He does not have a campaign website and does not have public social media. Breeden did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Macon County Board of Education District 1
Hilary Wilkes
Unaffiliated
Wilkes seat is uncontested but she still participated in BPR’s survey.
Where are you from?
Eastern North Carolina
What is your top priority if elected?
To continue to serve our school system in the best interest of our students.
What do you wish the community knew about this office?
It's a joy to serve our students, faculty and school families, and this office has the privilege to see first-hand the benefits and accomplishments of the investments we make in our schools and programs.
What is one thing that you want to say to voters?
I am very proud to be a part of a board where each member maintains the highest commitment to our school system, and I would be honored to serve for another four years.
Where do you currently live?
Highlands NC
Macon County Board of Education District 3
Melissa Evans
Evans currently serves as a board member for Macon County Schools. She does not have a campaign website or public social media profiles. Evans did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Macon County Board of Education District 4
John DeVille
Unaffiliated
Where are you from?
Macon County
What is your top priority if elected?
Greater community involvement with our schools in order to lift ALL students up, making our schools the best in the state along with making sure every dollar spent is reflected in a positive classroom experience.
What do you wish the community knew about this office?
That if the office is successfully executed there is tremendous opportunity for positive impact on our county's children, but that opportunity is based on deep knowledge of how classrooms operate and that knowledge can only come from a veteran teacher. It's easy to say "experience counts" but I believe that the right kind of experience matters and even more importantly, is that "action and a sense of urgency counts.
What is one thing that you want to say to voters?
I'm a 30-year veteran of Macon County Schools and have been a major advocate for our students, teachers, parents, and community members at the local and state level. Voters can find out more about my positions and history of advocacy at JohndeVille.com.
Where do you currently live?
Franklin, NC
Danny Reitmeier
Republican
Where are you from?
Franklin NC
What is your top priority if elected?
To ensure that our students are given EVERY opportunity to excel and to be very wise with the budget we are given
What do you wish the community knew about this office?
I know many people think being an elected official is done for the salary. This particular position pays very little. If someone is doing it for the money or power, they’re in it for the wrong reason. It needs to be from the heart because it is about the children
What is one thing that you want to say to voters?
I am a hard worker, a good listener, and very dedicated. I will work tirelessly to provide our students, staff and administrators with the best possible resources to give them every opportunity to succeed. I would greatly appreciate your support and vote!!
Where do you currently live?
Franklin NC
Jim Breedlove
Breedlove currently serves on the Macon County school board. He does not have a campaign website. He is active on Facebook. Breedlove did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
Mike Breedlove
This race is uncontested. Breedlove filed for the seat in July. Breedlove does not have a campaign website and does not have public social media. He did not respond to inquiries to fill out BPR’s survey.
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