Special Edition: Political Primer
Get set for Cloudcroft's local election and help the Reader moderate the upcoming Mayor debate with your questions.
Election season is here—we’re gathering your questions for the Mayoral Debate at the Lodge Pavilion coming up on Tuesday, October 14th.
Take our two-minute survey and send us your questions on any village issue you care about.
The Details
Now’s your chance to ask what’s on your mind—and find out how the next mayor plans to lead Cloudcroft through the issues that matter most.
The Chamber of Commerce and the Cloudcroft Reader co-sponsor a public candidate debate from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
RSVP for the debate at the Lodge Pavilion—complete with a cash bar and desserts.
It is a free public event. Join us for an interesting night of back-and-forth. See and evaluate your next mayor up-close.
Who and What’s on the Ballot
Candidates Gerald “Dusty” Wiley and Timothy King are contending for mayor. Check out their answers to our mayor questionnaire.
Get to know trustee candidates Keith Hamilton, Gail McCoy, and Danny Hardwick with the Reader’s election videos:
Education Election Prep
Meet your Board of Education ballot: Rebecca Michele Anthony, Bruce Odom, and Lance Wright contend for two open seats.
On “Meet the Candidate” night at Cloudcroft Schools on October 8th the trio met with community members. Catch their introductions through our video reels:
The Mill-Levy Bond Project is up for a vote—and won’t raise taxes. Hear from Cloudcroft Schools Superintendent Jocelyne Driscoll-Gillespie and School Board President Lance Wright:
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