Election Watch: Wasson announces candidacy for mayor of Statesville

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Kimberly Wasson earned associate degrees from Kings College and Mitchell Community College as well as a bachelor's degree from Ashford College. She lives in Statesville, North Carolina and is a member of Shiloh AME Zion Church. 

Kimberly is the owner of Dynamic Marketing Solutions. She previously served as the founder and executive director of the Angel Wings Foundation, where she advocated for children and families across Statesville. 

Kimberly Wasson (Mayor of Statesville, North Carolina, candidate ...

Kimberly is currently an at-large member of the Statesville City Council. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

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

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Supports promoting more diverse and affordable housing options throughout the city.

As a city council member, supported promoting more diverse and affordable housing options throughout the city.

- As a city council member, supported promoting more diverse and affordable housing options throughout the city.

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Supports installing cameras and license plate readers to reduce crime.

Plans to build new fire and police stations.

Supports building new fire and police stations.

- Supports installing cameras and license plate readers to reduce crime.
- Supports building new fire and police stations.

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Kimberly Wasson

Kimberly Wasson earned a bachelor of arts in business administration and early childhood education from Kings College and Mitchell Community College. She is a member of Shiloh AME Zion Church. She lives in Statesville, North Carolina.

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Kimberly Wasson is the owner of Dynamic Marketing Solutions. She previously served as the founder and executive director of the Angel Wings Foundation, where she advocated for children and families across Statesville. 

Served on the Iredell-Statesville School Education Task Force.

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Brian earned a bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a master's degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Brian previously worked for the Republican Senatorial Committee in Washington, D.C.

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Brian previously ran for Statesville mayor in 2022 but did not win.

Supports local businesses and smart, sustainable growth.

Supports local businesses and "smart, sustainable growth."

- Supports local businesses and "smart, sustainable growth."

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

Brian Summers

Believes his experiences in Washington can help address local issues, particularly in education and economic development.

Describes himself as a "passionate advocate" for families of children with special needs and literacy.

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Doug Hendrix has lived in Statesville for more than 25 years. He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown College. He and his wife Carole have two daughters and two grandsons.

Doug is a retired banker. He previously spent 40 years working in the banking industry.

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Doug's campaign for Statesville Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

Supports city employees with competitive pay, modern tools, and top-tier training.

- Supports city employees with competitive pay, modern tools, and top-tier training.

As of September 4, 2025, Doug Hendrix’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in "smart and inclusive" growth, ensuring safe, affordable housing for all residents.

- Believes in "smart and inclusive" growth, ensuring safe, affordable housing for all residents.

Supports planning for infrastructure needs, including roads, parks, police and fire protection, and garbage pick-up.

Doug Hendrix

Doug Hendrix has called Statesville home for more than 25 years — living, working, raising his family, and serving the community he loves. A graduate of Watauga High School in Boone, Hendrix also earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and received his graduate degree from Georgetown College in Georgetown, Ky. He and his wife Carole have two daughters and two grandsons.

Doug is a retired banker. He worked at blueharbor bank, where he helped open the Statesville office in 2015. He spent 40 years in the banking industry.

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

Plans to improve infrastructure, including public safety.

Plans to monitor infrastructure needs as Statesville continues to grow.

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Kevin is a program manager at Easterseals UCP of North Carolina and Virginia, where he has worked for nearly 19 years. He also co-owns Integrity Security Inc., a local residential and commercial security company, and Statesvegas Clothing Company, which provides apparel geared towards the Statesville community.

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Kevin's campaign for Statesville Mayor is his first entry into politics.

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

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Supports helping local companies by providing services at low costs to encourage more businesses to establish in the area.

Roseta is a retired nurse. She also owns a retail store and home renovation business.

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Roseta previously ran for Statesville Mayor in 2017 but did not win.

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

Plans to strengthen two-way communication with the public to ensure everyone has a voice in shaping the future of Statesville.

- Plans to strengthen two-way communication with the public to ensure everyone has a voice in shaping the future of Statesville.

Worries about the strain on infrastructure from population growth.

Wants to address the strain on infrastructure resulting from population growth.

- Wants to address the strain on infrastructure resulting from population growth.

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William Morgan files to run for mayor of Statesville NC

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William Morgan is from Statesville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University. He and his wife, Tina, have one adult daughter. William and Tina are members of First Presbyterian Church.

William is president of Capital Management Group of the Carolinas, Inc., a wealth management firm he founded in 1990. He is also a small businessman.

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William previously served on the Statesville City Council from 2013 to 2022 and was mayor pro tempore from 2018 to 2022.

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

Supports career development programs for police officers and firefighters.

- Supports career development programs for police officers and firefighters.

Said during his 2021 mayoral campaign, he wants to ensure the city has enough infrastructure, including roads, water and sewer capacity, and parks, to support future residential development.

Wants to ensure the city has sufficient infrastructure, including roads, water and sewer capacity to support future residential development.

- Wants to ensure the city has sufficient infrastructure, including roads, water and sewer capacity to support future residential development.

William Morgan

William Morgan is from Statesville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University. He and his wife, Tina, are members of First Presbyterian Church in Statesville, where he previously served as a deacon. He is the father of one adult daughter, Margaret.

William Morgan is running for election for Mayor of Statesville in North Carolina. Morgan is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. He previously ran for election to the Statesville City Council At-Large in North Carolina in 2022 but did not win. Morgan served on the Statesville City Council from 2013 to 2022 and was mayor pro tempore from 2018 to 2022. He also served on the Statesville Planning Board from 2008 to 2013.

Plans to keep city property taxes low while ensuring Statesville receives its fair share of funding for city services.

- 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.