James (Buddy) Gwaltney

Walter Ley

As of September 4, 2025, James (Buddy) Gwaltney did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Resigned from the town board due to health issues.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Kyle Pritchard

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'Listening more, talking less': Pritchard reflects on 1st year as mayor

Kyle is currently the mayor of Spring Hope. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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

Believes existing stormwater management models are outdated due to recent weather pattern shifts and said they must be re-calculated to protect all towns.

Supports creating a committee to help rural towns across North Carolina combat life-threatening flash flooding.

Supports improved stormwater management solutions.

- 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.