Mary Joan Pugh has lived in Asheboro for over 40 years with her two sons. She attends the Church of Good Shepherd and volunteers as a Randolph County trail coordinator. Mary Joan has a bachelor's degree in zoology and a master's degree in regional planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Mary Joan is retired. Before retirement, she worked as the deputy director of the North Carolina Zoo. She is also a certified planner. 

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Mary Joan's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Opposes raising taxes and neglecting public services.

- Opposes raising taxes and neglecting public services.

Economy

Supports using Asheboro's share of room tax revenues to market local destinations like the NC Zoo, Zoo City Sportsplex, and Agriculture Center to benefit residents and attract new businesses and tourists.

Supports using Asheboro's room tax revenues to market local destinations like the NC Zoo, Zoo City Sportsplex, and Agriculture Center to benefit residents and attract new businesses and tourists.

- Supports using Asheboro's room tax revenues to market local destinations like the NC Zoo, Zoo City Sportsplex, and Agriculture Center to benefit residents and attract new businesses and tourists.

Public Services

Supports incorporating walkable communities with sidewalks and greenways to connect outdoor facilities and neighborhoods.

- Supports incorporating walkable communities with sidewalks and greenways to connect outdoor facilities and neighborhoods.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports properly funding and supporting police and fire departments.

Supports "properly funding" police and fire departments and planning for additional challenges due to the city's population growth.

- Supports "properly funding" police and fire departments and planning for additional challenges due to the city's population growth.

Public Safety

Supports replacing and expanding water and wastewater treatment facilities, repairing water and sewer lines, improving streets and sidewalks, and purchasing essential equipment to support fire and public safety services.

Supports replacing and expanding water and wastewater treatment facilities, and repairing water and sewer lines.

- Supports replacing and expanding water and wastewater treatment facilities, and repairing water and sewer lines.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of July 31, 2025, Mary Joan M. Pugh’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Mary Joan M. Pugh

I have lived in Asheboro for over 40 years. Asheboro is where I raised my two sons, both of whom graduated from Asheboro High School and became Eagle Scouts. Asheboro is where I have worked in state and local government. Asheboro is where I attend Church and volunteer with community organizations. I love Asheboro and want to serve on its City Council to protect what makes it great well into the future.

As of July 31, 2025, Mary Joan M. Pugh did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to develop a fiscally responsible Capital Improvement Plan and Budget to address infrastructure needs, including upgrading water facilities, repairing sewer lines, and improving streets.

Supports incorporating sidewalks and greenways to connect outdoor facilities and neighborhoods.

Supports replacing and expanding water treatment facilities, repairing water and sewer lines, improving streets and sidewalks, and purchasing essential equipment to support fire and public safety services.

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Aaron McLendon's campaign for city council in Asheboro is his first campaign for public office.

As of July 31, 2025, Aaron McLendon did not have a website or any information online.

Aaron McLendon

Aaron McLendon is running for election to the Asheboro City Council in North Carolina. McLendon is on the ballot in the primary on October 7, 2025. 

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Al LaPrade has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Al is the president of Ready Telecom, Inc. 

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As of July 31, 2025, Al Laprade did not have a website or any information online.

Al Laprade

Al LaPrade's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

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As of July 31, 2025, Dave Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

Dave Thomas

Dave's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Dave Thomas's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

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Jimmy T. Efird

Jimmy T. Efird's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Meet Joel McClosky – CanvasRebel Magazine

Joel is from Asheboro, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of arts in psychology from Washington & Jefferson College and a master of education from Duquesne University. He is married to Kristen and has a daughter.

Joel is the CEO of Four Saints Brewing Company, which he founded in 2015. Before starting the brewery, he spent over 10 years in the education sector, teaching in various locations, including Dublin, Ireland, and Asheboro City Schools.

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Joel McClosky's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Joel McClosky did not have a website or any information online.

Supports downtown revitalization efforts.

- Supports downtown revitalization efforts.

Supports the city resolution regarding the Confederate statue.

Supported the city resolution to move the Confederate statue.

- Supported the city resolution to move the Confederate statue.

Joel McClosky

Joel is from Asheboro, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of arts in psychology from Washington & Jefferson College and a master of education from Duquesne University. He is married to Kristen and they have a daughter named Estella.

Joel is the CEO of Four Saints Brewing Company, which he founded in 2015. Before starting the brewery, he spent over 10 years in the education sector, teaching in various locations, including Dublin, Ireland, and Asheboro City Schools. He received the Apple of Excellence Award and was a finalist for Teacher of the Year in 2012. 

As of July 31, 2025, Joel McClosky’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Katie is a retired administrative assistant. She worked at the city’s Water and Sewer Maintenance Department for 22 years. 

Katie is currently a member of the Asheboro City Council. She was appointed in 2015 to fill a vacant seat and won election on her own in the following cycle.

As of July 31, 2025, Katie L. Snuggs did not have a website or any information online.

Katie L. Snuggs

Katie Snuggs is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University.

Katie previously served as a member of the Asheboro City Council between 2015 and 2021. She ran for re-election in 2021 but did not win. 

Katie is currently a member of the Asheboro City Council. She has served on the council since 2015 when she was appointed to fill a vacant seat. She won election on her own the following cycle.

Katie L. Snuggs's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Council member Heath

Kelly W. Heath has been a resident of Asheboro since 2006. She is a current board member for Lydia's Place and the Randolph Asheboro YMCA. She is a member of First Evangelical and Reformed Church of Christ. She is married to her husband, Sam.

Kelly is a retired professional. She worked at Randolph Community College from 2010 to 2023. For 10 years, she was the Special Assistant to the President for Events and Projects. Before that, she served as a Grant Writer/Event Coordinator in Institutional Advancement and as the Director of Occupational Extension in Workforce Development and Continuing Education. She also worked as the Director of Marketing and Development for the Randolph Partnership for Children in Asheboro from 2006 to 2009. 

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Kelly W. Heath (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Kelly is currently a member of the Asheboro City Council. She was elected in 2021 and is completing her first term. 

Supports planned growth that protects Asheboro's unique qualities, supports current businesses, and attracts new businesses and jobs.

- Supports planned growth that protects Asheboro's unique qualities, supports current businesses, and attracts new businesses and jobs.

As of July 31, 2025, Kelly W. Heath’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports adding more housing to the city.

- Supports adding more housing to the city.

Supports funding salaries, equipment, and training for police officers, firefighters, and first responders.

- Supports funding salaries, equipment, and training for police officers, firefighters, and first responders.

Advocated for improved streets, sidewalks, and sewer and water infrastructure.

As city council member, advocated for improved streets, sidewalks, and sewer and water infrastructure.

- As city council member, advocated for improved streets, sidewalks, and sewer and water infrastructure.

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Kelly W. Heath

Kelly W. Heath has been a resident of Asheboro since 2006. She is a current board member for Lydia's Place and the Randolph Asheboro YMCA. She is a member of First Evangelical and Reformed Church of Christ. She and her husband Sam were married in Asheboro in 1992.

Kelly is a retired professional. She worked at Randolph Community College from 2010 to August 2023. For 10 years, she was the Special Assistant to the President for Events and Projects. Before that, she served as a Grant Writer/Event Coordinator in Institutional Advancement and as the Director of Occupational Extension in Workforce Development and Continuing Education. She also worked as the Director of Marketing and Development for the Randolph Partnership for Children in Asheboro from 2006 to 2009. Earlier in her career, she held several roles, including Program Management Director at the Area Agency on Aging in West Palm Beach, Florida, Assistant Executive Director at the Tarrant Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Fort Worth, Texas, and Human Resources Communication Consultant at the University Health System in San Antonio, Texas. She also served as the Director of Member Services, Public Relations and Marketing at American Municipal Power-Ohio in Columbus, Ohio, and held various management roles with BriGam Medical in Morganton, North Carolina. She began her career as a city reporter, education/health reporter, and editor for The News Herald in Morganton, North Carolina.

Kelly is currently a member of the Asheboro City Council. She was elected in 2021 and is completing her first term. She is running for reelection in 2025.

As of July 31, 2025, Kelly W. Heath did not have a website or any information online.

Supports planned growth that protects Asheboro's unique qualities and supports local businesses.

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Kevin Garcia Cordova

Kevin's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Kevin Garcia Cordova's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Pamela Vuncannon attended Asheboro High School, Randleman High School, and Pfeiffer University. She is currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the Asheboro Planning Board. She lives in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Pamela currently works as a senior mortgage consultant with Mortgage Investors Group. She also works as a senior loan officer with Hamilton Home Mortgage and has been a branch manager and mortgage consultant with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. She previously worked with Platinum Home Mortgage as a branch manager and mortgage consultant and with Randolph Income Tax Services as an income tax preparer.

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Pamela's campaign for city council in Asheboro is her first campaign for public office.

As of July 31, 2025, Pamela Vuncannon did not have a website or any information online.

Pamela Vuncannon

Pamela Vuncannon is currently the Vice-Chair of the Asheboro Planning Board. She was appointed to a five-year term.

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Phil Skeen's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Phil Skeen did not have a website or any information online.

Phil Skeen

Phillip R. Cheek (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Phillip Cheek previously served on the Asheboro School Board. 

As of July 31, 2025, Phillip R. Cheek did not have a website or any information online.

Phillip R. Cheek

Phillip R. Cheek's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Timothy Woodle earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Elon University. He lives in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Timothy previously worked for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools as a transportation manager.

Timothy Woodle (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Timothy's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Timothy Woodle did not have a website or any information online.

Timothy Woodle

Council member McCaskill

William "Bill" McCaskill is a lifelong resident of Asheboro and attended Asheboro City Schools. He earned a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University. He has volunteered with several child service agencies, most recently mentoring students with Communities in Schools.

Bill previously worked for 32 years as a child welfare worker and social worker supervisor with Randolph County Social Services. After retiring, he was employed at Cardinal Clinic helping troubled youth.

William McCaskill (Asheboro City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Bill McCaskill currently serves as a council member for the City of Asheboro in North Carolina. He previously ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 78 in 2016, but did not win.

Wants to promote and recruit city business and industry.

- Wants to promote and recruit city business and industry.

As of July 31, 2025, William (Bill) McCaskill did not have a website or any information online.

Supports expanding afterschool and summer programs.

- Supports expanding afterschool and summer programs.

William (Bill) McCaskill

William McCaskill's campaign for Asheboro City Council Member is his first entry into local politics. He previously ran for North Carolina House of Representatives District 78 in 2016 but did not win.

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 