The Drexel Board of Aldermen voted to extend the mayoral term length from two years to four years, to fall in line with the aldermen and mayoral lengths in other Burke County municipalities.
The Drexel Board of Aldermen voted to extend the mayoral term length from two years to four years, to fall in line with the aldermen and mayoral lengths in other Burke County municipalities.
The Drexel Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to extend the mayoral term from two to four years but rejected a proposal to add another alderman seat, citing community feedback and town growth levels.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Drexel aligns with other Burke County towns by extending mayoral terms to four years.
The public has 30 days to request a referendum before the change is finalized.
Proposal to add another alderman seat was denied after public hearing.
Resident David Harmon argued town funds should support contractors, not new officials.
Mayor Dennis Anthony plans to seek reelection regardless of term length.
A full version of this story will be included in Saturday's edition of The Paper.
Madison Lipe is the municipal reporter for The Paper. She can be reached at 828-445-8595 or madison@thepaper.media.
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