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Brad Benfield

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Brad is currently a member of the Elk Park Board of Aldermen.

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

Darlene Hicks

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Darlene previously ran for Avery County Commissioner in 2016 but did not win.

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

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Tony Eller

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Tony Eller is from Elk Park, North Carolina. He graduated from Cranberry High School.

Tony is currently a member of the Elk Park Town Council. He was elected in 2019 and is serving his first term.

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

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 