Charles Kemp

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Charles is an educator who worked in the public school education system for 40 years.

Charles is currently serving his third term as Mayor of Fairmont, North Carolina. He was first elected as mayor in 2021 and previously served as mayor from 2005 to 2013. He has also served on the Fairmont Board of Commissioners for 46 years, making him the longest-serving member in the board's history.

Plans to improve the town's economy and revitalize downtown.

Plans to place a suggestion box outside the Water Department in Town Hall, host quarterly public meetings, and send out weekly emails with town information.

Supports replacing run-down houses with tiny homes.

Supports funding for community cameras and police officer salaries.

As mayor, led revitalization efforts by condemning nine downtown buildings damaged by hurricanes, hoping to attract new businesses.

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

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Charles is a retired educator who taught in the public school system for 40 years.

Charles is currently serving his third term as Mayor of Fairmont, North Carolina. He was first elected in 2021 and previously served as mayor from 2005 to 2013. He has also served on the Fairmont Board of Commissioners for 46 years, making him the longest-serving elected official in Fairmont history.

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Charles is currently serving his third term as Mayor of Fairmont, North Carolina. He was first elected in 2021 and previously served as mayor from 2005 to 2013. He has also served on the Fairmont Board of Commissioners for 46 years, including 28 years as a town commissioner.

As mayor, worked to assist local developers in marketing remodeled industrial buildings to officials at various levels.

Supports business expansion and job creation through state funding.

As mayor, worked with the N.C. Works Career Center to host three in-person and weekly virtual job fairs.

Economy

Plans to address derelict buildings and property code violations.

Plans to address code violations and nuisance issues.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to address the issues of "public safety, infrastructure, and economic development."

Advocates for the use of the judiciary to address crime.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Phillip Wall

Phillip Wall (Mayor of Fairmont, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

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Phillip previously ran an unsuccessful write-in campaign for Fairmont Mayor in 2021.

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

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- 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.