Larry Simonds

Lowell mayor calling for audit on past budgets

Lowell Mayor Stands by Actions that Led to Council Reprimand

Larry is currently the mayor of Lowell. He has served four non-consecutive terms as mayor and previously served three terms on the town council. He first served on the town council from 1979 to 1985 and was first elected mayor in 1991. He served as mayor until 1993, again from 1997 to 2001, and again from 2013 to 2015. 

Plans to conduct a full audit of the town's finances to determine where money is being spent.

Wants to lower water and sewer service rates.

Plans to prioritize lowering the tax rate.

As of September 3, 2025, Larry Simonds did not have a website or any information online.

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Larry is currently the mayor of Lowell. He has served four non-consecutive terms as mayor and previously served three terms on the town council. He first served on the town council from 1979 to 1985 and was first elected mayor in 1991. He served as mayor from 1991 to 1993, again from 1997 to 2001, and again from 2013 to 2015.

Said he wants to "fight for the citizens of the town."

Opposed the town raising fees for services like garbage and sewer service, saying that the city should have reduced employee salaries and benefits and raised fees for businesses instead of raising fees for residents.

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Opposes raising fees for residents, advocating instead for reducing employee salaries and benefits and raising fees for businesses.

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Ashton Weaver's campaign for Lowell City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Ashton Weaver did not have a website or any information online.

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Plans to monitor monthly financial reports and question any overspending.

Supports improving the town's sewer plant and water system, but only if needed and used to make these improvements.

As of September 3, 2025, Shane Robinson did not have a website or any information online.

Voted to cut a police administrative assistant position.

Supports improving the town's sewer plant and water system.

Steven Rhyne

Steven Rhyne's campaign for Lowell City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Believes property taxes in Lowell are high and the council missed an opportunity to lower them.

As of September 3, 2025, Steven Rhyne did not have a website or any information online.

Believes there is excessive traffic in downtown Lowell.

Believes property taxes in Lowell are high.

Plans to bring a "no-nonsense, mission-focused mindset" to public service, drawing on his extensive background in law enforcement, military leadership, and public service.

Is concerned about excess traffic in downtown Lowell.

Thomas Gillespie

Thomas Gillespie is from Lowell, North Carolina. He attended Gaston College and Belmont Abbey College. He has a master of divinity degree from Gardner-Webb University. He lives in Lowell with his family.

As of September 3, 2025, Thomas Gillespie did not have a website or any information online.

Thomas Gillespie earned a pre-law degree from Belmont Abbey College and a master of divinity degree from Gardner-Webb University. He lives in Lowell, North Carolina.

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Thomas is currently a member of the Lowell City Council in North Carolina. He was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2019. He has served on the council since the 1970s, with some breaks in service, and is the current mayor pro-tem.

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- 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. 