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Cory Miller (Mayor of Belmont, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Cory Miller has a high school diploma from Evans High School. He has been a resident of Belmont for the last 12 years, having moved here from his hometown of Orlando, Florida. He is married and has two children.

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Cory is a small business owner and self-employed artist and designer. He owns Belmont Yoga & The JOYNT in downtown Belmont and runs Lone Ranger Customworks, where he focuses on custom woodworking and design.

Cory's campaign for Belmont Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

Supports small businesses, community accessibility, government transparency, strategic growth, and developing the arts and culture of Belmont.

Economy

Supports the development of murals, dog parks, splash pads, playgrounds, connection greenways, and bike lanes.

Public Services

As a city council member, limited apartments to the Wilkinson Boulevard Corridor, created an overlay district on the peninsula limiting new development to two units per acre, and eliminated the "by right build option" for major developments, making them all conditional use.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Plans to work with state legislators and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to improve traffic flow and upgrade infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.