Zittle announces candidacy for at-large seat on Statesville City Council

Braden is married and has three children.

Braden is a logistics manager at a hauling startup. He previously worked at SteelCraft Structures, where he oversaw strategic growth and production initiatives. He also served as chief operating officer for a FedEx-contracted logistics provider.

Braden Zittle (Statesville City Council At-Large, North Carolina ...

Braden's campaign for an at-large seat on the Statesville City Council is his first entry into politics. 

Supports economic revitalization through infrastructure, skilled workforce development, and attracting industry that offers long-term careers.

- Supports economic revitalization through infrastructure, skilled workforce development, and attracting industry that offers long-term careers.

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As of September 4, 2025, Braden Zittle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports fiscal responsibility, smart development, and policies that respect citizens' hard work and freedom.

Supports fiscal responsibility and smart development.

- Supports fiscal responsibility and smart development.

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Braden Zittle

Braden is a logistics manager at a hauling startup. He previously worked at SteelCraft Structures, where he oversaw strategic growth and production initiatives. He also served as chief operating officer for a FedEx-contracted logistics provider, managing over 150 employees and operations across five states.

Braden Zittle's campaign for an at-large seat on the Statesville City Council is his first entry into politics. 

As of September 4, 2025, Braden Zittle did not have a website or any information online.

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Dustin is originally from West Virginia and is a graduate of Roane County High School. He lives in Statesville with his husband, Tyler. Dustin is a member of the Statesville Stormwater Advisory Commission.

Dustin works as a technician for a local telecommunications company in Mooresville. He began his career as a 911 operator, serving in public safety for nine years before transitioning to the telecommunications industry in 2015.

Dustin Jett (Statesville City Council At-Large, North Carolina ...

Dustin's campaign for Statesville City Council At-Large is his first entry into politics. 

Supports workers' rights, fair wages, and ensuring working-class voices are heard in local government.

- Supports workers' rights, fair wages, and ensuring working-class voices are heard in local government.

As of September 4, 2025, Dustin Jett did not have a website or any information online.

Supports closing income gaps, responsible growth, and prioritizing local needs over outside interests.

- Supports closing income gaps, responsible growth, and prioritizing local needs over outside interests.

Dustin Jett

Dustin is a native of West Virginia and a graduate of Roane County High School. He began his career as a 911 operator, serving in public safety for nine years before transitioning to the telecommunications industry in 2015. In 2019, he and his husband, Tyler, moved to Iredell County, North Carolina. Today, Dustin works as a Technician for a local telecommunications company in Mooresville.

He lives in Statesville with Tyler, their three Miniature Schnauzers—Beau, Charlie, and Maggie—and their cat, Gus.

Dustin Jett's campaign for Statesville City Council At-Large is his first entry into politics. 

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Emily's campaign for Statesville City Council At-Large is her first entry into politics. 

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Frederick is from Statesville. He attended Statesville High School and Mitchell Community College. He earned an associates degree in information technology from Full Sail University. 

Frederick is an administrative assistant at Acme Metals Products. 

Foster launches campaign for at-large seat on Statesville City Council

Fred Foster announces Statesville NC council at-large bid

Frederick Foster previously served on the Statesville City Council for Ward 6. He ran for re-election in 2023 but did not win.

As of September 4, 2025, Frederick Foster did not have a website or any information online.

Supports funding and building Fire Station 5 in northern Statesville.

Supports better compensation for City of Statesville employees to improve retention.

Supports funding for schools and after-school programs.

As a city council member, spearheaded the Adopt-The-Street program to promote beautification and community volunteerism.

- Supports funding and building Fire Station 5 in northern Statesville.
- Supports better compensation for City of Statesville employees to improve retention.
- Supports funding for schools and after-school programs.
- As a city council member, spearheaded the Adopt-The-Street program to promote beautification and community volunteerism.

Supports a living wage ordinance of around $15 to help residents afford rent and home payments.

- Supports a living wage ordinance of around $15 to help residents afford rent and home payments.

Supports developing programs and initiatives that promote economic development, improve infrastructure, and create job opportunities for all residents.

- Supports developing programs and initiatives that promote economic development, improve infrastructure, and create job opportunities for all residents.

Wants to help fund schools or after-school programs to close the performance gap.

- Wants to help fund schools or after-school programs to close the performance gap.

Frederick Foster

Frederick previously served on the Statesville City Council for Ward 6. He ran for re-election in 2023 but did not win.

Wants better compensation for City of Statesville employees to improve retention.

Supports a living wage ordinance of around $15.

Wants to prioritize building Fire Station 5 in northern Statesville.

Pressly announces candidacy for at-large seat on Statesville City ...

James Pressly is from Statesville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in history from the University of South Carolina, a master's degree in business administration from Western Carolina University, and a master's degree in real estate finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He and his wife, Jessie, live in Statesville, North Carolina. They are members of Davidson College Presbyterian Church. 

James is the manager of Pressly Residential Group, LLC. 

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James previously ran for Statesville City Council member in 2019 but did not win.

Believes in the efficient use of taxpayer dollars and management of city services.

- Believes in the efficient use of taxpayer dollars and management of city services.

As of September 4, 2025, James Pressly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes the City Council's decision to allocate taxpayer dollars from the general fund to an affordable housing assistance program, believing it is unnecessary due to existing state and federal housing programs.

- Opposes the City Council's decision to allocate taxpayer dollars from the general fund to an affordable housing assistance program, believing it is unnecessary due to existing state and federal housing programs.

Supports prioritizing police and fire protection, ensuring they have the necessary tools, training, and staff for effective response.

- Supports prioritizing police and fire protection, ensuring they have the necessary tools, training, and staff for effective response.

Supports prioritizing infill development and redevelopment where infrastructure already exists.

- Supports prioritizing infill development and redevelopment where infrastructure already exists.

James Pressly

James Pressly is from Statesville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in history from the University of South Carolina, a master's degree in business administration from Western Carolina University, and a master's degree in real estate finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He and his wife, Jessie, live in Statesville, North Carolina.

As of September 4, 2025, James Pressly did not have a website or any information online.

Believes in "effective leadership and public policy that reflects our core values: efficient use of taxpayer dollars, efficient management of city services, and a focus on strategic improvements that benefit our community now and for generations to come."

Supports prioritizing infill development and redevelopment to avoid costly infrastructure expansions.

Election Watch: Lange announces bid for Ward 5 seat on Statesville ...

Todd Lange has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He and his wife, Sheila, have lived in downtown Statesville since 2008. They have three adult children and a granddaughter.

Todd is a real estate professional at Allen Tate Realtors, where he co-leads the Lange Homes Team. He previously worked as a project executive and consultant for MCI and IBM.

Todd Lange (Statesville City Council At-Large, North Carolina ...

Todd's campaign for Statesville City Council At-Large is his first entry into politics. 

As of September 4, 2025, Todd Lange did not have a website or any information online.

Supports advancing the 2045 Land Use Plan, Transportation Plan, and Greenway Plan to promote smart growth, improve quality of life, and increase the tax base.

- Supports advancing the 2045 Land Use Plan, Transportation Plan, and Greenway Plan to promote smart growth, improve quality of life, and increase the tax base.

Supports developing funding strategies to expand the Fourth Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and improve infrastructure.

- Supports developing funding strategies to expand the Fourth Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and improve infrastructure.

Advocates for stronger collaboration with county and school board leaders to enhance public school quality.

- Advocates for stronger collaboration with county and school board leaders to enhance public school quality.

Todd Lange

Todd is a real estate professional at Allen Tate Realtors, where he co-leads the Lange Homes Team. He previously worked as a project executive and consultant for MCI and IBM, directing multimillion-dollar projects and building high-performing teams.

Todd Lange is from Huntersville, North Carolina. He attended North Mecklenburg High School and has a bachelor of arts in history from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He lives with his wife, Sheila, and their three adult children in downtown Statesville. He is a member of the Statesville Historic Preservation Committee.

Todd is a real estate professional at Allen Tate Realtors, where he helps families and investors achieve their real estate goals. He previously worked as a project executive and consultant for MCI and IBM, directing multimillion-dollar projects and building high-performing teams.

Supports advancing the 2045 Land Use Plan, Transportation Plan, and Greenway Plan to support smart growth, enhance quality of life, and grow the tax base.

Robertson announces candidacy for at-large seat on Statesville City ...

Trey Robertson is from Iredell County. He has a degree in civil engineering from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point).

Farm life brings Iredell father-son duo closer together

Trey is an engineer at a metal 3D-printing and machining company that makes parts for the space industry. He previously served as an active-duty Army officer.

Trey Robertson (Statesville City Council At-Large, North Carolina ...

Trey Robertson's campaign for Statesville City Council At-Large is his first entry into politics. 

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Supports encouraging industry to provide high-paying jobs, build a property tax base, and make the city a center of employment and commerce.

- Supports encouraging industry to provide high-paying jobs, build a property tax base, and make the city a center of employment and commerce.

As of September 4, 2025, Trey Robertson did not have a website or any information online.

Opposes certain proposed developments to control urban sprawl.

- Opposes certain proposed developments to control urban sprawl.

Believes in prioritizing core neighborhoods to ensure they receive adequate streets, sidewalks, and emergency services.

- Believes in prioritizing core neighborhoods to ensure they receive adequate streets, sidewalks, and emergency services.

Supports prioritizing maintenance projects to ensure affordable and reliable utilities for the future.

- Supports prioritizing maintenance projects to ensure affordable and reliable utilities for the future.

Supports pre-K programs and exploring grants and partnerships for school funding.

- Supports pre-K programs and exploring grants and partnerships for school funding.

Trey Robertson

Trey is an engineer at a metal 3D-printing and machining company that makes parts for the space industry. He previously served as an active-duty Army officer for just over a decade.

Trey's campaign for Statesville City Council At-Large is his first entry into politics. 

Plans to develop a business-friendly environment to attract new businesses and support existing ones.

Said, "Under my leadership, I will vote for development that makes Statesville a better place to live, work, worship, and play, not developments that make Statesville more crowded and poorer."

Believes the City Council should prioritize improving infrastructure.

- 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. 