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Jessie Bellflowers (Mayor of Hope Mills, North Carolina, candidate ...

Jessie Bellflowers sworn in as Hope Mills mayor

Jessie is currently the mayor of Hope Mills. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. Before becoming mayor, he served as a town commissioner from 2017 to 2021. He ran for re-election in 2021 but lost. 

Plans to address the sales tax deficit the town will face due to Cumberland County changing its sales tax distribution method.

Plans to create an economic development committee to manage town economic growth and develop connections with citizens, the Chamber of Commerce, and the board.

Supports transparency and public input, citing the lack of public involvement in the recently approved Ballred LLC contract to bring in a baseball team.

Plans to create a monthly public forum for citizens and board members to discuss issues directly.

Supports the development of a county-wide public transportation system.

Supports changing zoning ordinances to allow for more sit-down restaurants and fewer chains and apartment complexes.

Plans to establish an economic development committee to manage town growth and foster connections with citizens, the Chamber of Commerce, and the board.

Believes fire and police departments are the most costly for municipalities.

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

- 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.