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Administration

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Mayor Joe Slaton

Mayor

Joe Slaton is a retired architect who has volunteered on local projects such as the Town’s public restrooms and the restoration of the 1888 Courthouse into an event center.

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Harry Baughn

Town Council

Harry Baughn- retired after 30 years as VP of Marketing/Manufacturing for Industrial Opportunities Inc. He served two terms as Mayor. Married with one daughter in PA.

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Suzanne Hedden

Town Clerk and Finance Officer

Suzanne Hedden joined the Town team recently.  Stop in to Town Hall and say "hi"! 

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Benita England

Town Council

Benita taught thirty -one years in Clay County Schools.  Since retiring in 2011 she volunteers with NC Farm Bureau Federation and enjoys four perfect grandchildren.

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Lauren Tiger

Town Council

Lauren Tiger is a Physical Therapist at Chatuge Regional Hospital. She also represents the 5th generation of Tigers working in Tiger’s Store and Chinquapins.

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Ron Wallace

Zoning Admin

Ron Wallace has served as Zoning Administrator since January 2022. 

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