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Jon Dalton George is originally from rural North Carolina. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Appalachian State University. He lives in Boone.

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Dalton currently serves as a town councilor mayor pro tempore for Boone. He was first appointed to the Boone Town Council in 2021, elected later that year, and re-elected in 2023. 

Dalton currently works as the national grassroots organizer for the Endangered Species Coalition. He previously founded Boone Fair Housing, a tenant’s rights organization, and has worked in community organizing, voting rights, political campaigns, and government transparency.

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Economy

As a town council member, made the motion to make Boone the first carbon-neutral municipality in North Carolina.

Adopted Boone’s future Climate Action Plan, a policy tool outlining actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.

Worked with nonprofits to advance conservation, from bird protection ordinances to resolutions supporting the Hellbender salamander.

- As a town council member, made the motion to make Boone the first carbon-neutral municipality in North Carolina.
- Adopted Boone’s future Climate Action Plan, a policy tool outlining actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.
- Worked with nonprofits to advance conservation, from bird protection ordinances to resolutions supporting the Hellbender salamander.

Public Services

Advocates for renters and has led expansions on renter protections.

Worked to protect neighborhoods while exploring zoning reform to encourage safer and more affordable housing.

Opposes short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods.

Supports regulating short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods.

- Advocates for renters and has led expansions on renter protections.
- Worked to protect neighborhoods while exploring zoning reform to encourage safer and more affordable housing.
- Supports regulating short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods.

Housing & Urban Development

As a city council member, established a social worker program within the Boone Police Department to improve community response.

Helped establish a social worker program within the Boone Police Department to better respond to residents’ needs.

- Helped establish a social worker program within the Boone Police Department to better respond to residents’ needs.

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Jon Dalton George

Dalton is originally from rural North Carolina. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Appalachian State University. He lives in Boone.

Dalton George currently serves as a town councilor mayor pro tempore for Boone. He was first appointed to the Boone Town Council in 2021, elected later that year, and re-elected in 2023. 

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- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.