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Dan earned his associate's degree in architectural drafting from Mercer County College. 

The Valley Echo, Seven file for four seats on Black Mountain Town Council

Dan is retired. He previously worked as a building inspector for the Town of Black Mountain.

Dan Cordell's campaign for Town Council in Town of Black Mountain is his first run for public office. 

As of June 6, 2025, Dan Cordell did not have a website or any information online.

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Archie is originally from Black Mountain, where he still lives. He earned his degree in European history from Cumberland College.

Archie is currently the chief executive officer of NCI Plus, LLC. He was previously the chief human resources officer at NCI Plus, LLC.

Archie Pertiller currently serves as a member of the Black Mountain Town Council. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

As of June 6, 2025, Archie Pertiller, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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They Valley Echo, Seven file for four seats on Black Mountain Town Council

Doug is originally from Wilmington, North Carolina. He earned his bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University. He and his wife, Katie, have 2 children. 

Doug is the owner and operator of a blog and podcast, Rock Creek Runner.

Doug Hay currently serves as a Councilmember in Town of Black Mountain. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. 

Supports parks for youth sports and senior citizens.

- Supports parks for youth sports and senior citizens.

As of June 6, 2025, Doug Hay did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to upgrade roads and infrastructure to improve walkability and cycling.

- Wants to upgrade roads and infrastructure to improve walkability and cycling.

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Lisa holds a bachelor's degree in environmental design from North Carolina State University. She lives in Black Mountain with her husband. 

Lisa works as an event planner at Wild Hare. 

Lisa G. Milton's campaign for member of the Black Mountain Town Council is her first run for public office. She previously served as chair of the Black Mountain planning board.  

As of June 6, 2025, Lisa G. Milton did not have a website or any information online.

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As of August 3, 2024, Pam King did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Black Mountain News, Pam King on reestablishing transparency with Board of Aldermen, 'greenest little town in NC'

Pam works as a development coordinator at a nonprofit organization, Helpmate. 

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Pam King currently serves as a member of the Black Mountain Town Council. 

Said during her 2020 campaign, her top priority was restoring transparency and accessibility with the board.

Said she would establish “listening sessions”  4 times each year to inform the community and discuss issues during her 2020 campaign.

- Said during her 2020 campaign, her top priority was restoring transparency and accessibility with the board.
- Said she would establish “listening sessions”  4 times each year to inform the community and discuss issues during her 2020 campaign.
- Wanted to update the town website.

As of June 6, 2025, Pam King did not have a website or any information online.

Planned to install solar panels on county buildings.

- Promised to focus on local green spaces.
- Planned to install solar panels on county buildings.

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Rick is from Black Mountain and attended Charles D. Owen High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry and his master's degree in food science from North Carolina State University. He serves on the planning board for the Town of Black Mountain and as an elder at Mountain View Church. He and his wife, Gwen, have 2 children. 

Rick is retired. He previously worked as the North America director of sales for Admix, Inc.

Rick Earley previously ran for Town Council in Town of Black Mountain in 2022, but did not win, 

Said, “I really think responsible management of development is significant. We’ve got to protect our neighborhoods, our streams, our natural resources and how we plan to do that now and in the future."

- Said, “I really think responsible management of development is significant. We’ve got to protect our neighborhoods, our streams, our natural resources and how we plan to do that now and in the future."

As of June 6, 2025, Rick Earley did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to make sure the town continues to be safe and walkable.

- Wants to make sure the town continues to be safe and walkable.

Plans to fund projects and improvements that are within the budget.

- Plans to fund projects and improvements that are within the budget.

Rick Earley

- 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. 