Joe Slaton

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New Mayors of WNC: Joe Slaton of Hayesville

Joe is currently the mayor of Hayesville. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He previously served on the Hayesville Town Council for 5 years.

Plans to improve tourism, housing and bike access in Hayesville.

Economy

Supports the development of pedestrian and bike lanes.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Harry Baughn

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ADMINISTRATION | Town of Hayesville

Harry Baughn is from Hayesville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in marketing and management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is married with one daughter in Pennsylvania.

Harry is retired. He spent 30 years as vice president of marketing and manufacturing at Industrial Opportunities Inc. 

Partnership In Action

Harry previously served two terms as Mayor of Hayesville.

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

Supports the development of pedestrian and biking trails.

Vanessa Lauren Tiger

- 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. 