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Mayor, City of Mount Airy

Bill Goins

Candidate for Mayor, City of Mount Airy

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Background

Occupation
Chairman, Surry County Board of Commissioners

Chairman of the Surry County Board of Commissioners, in his second four-year term representing the Mount Airy District; he is leaving that seat to run for mayor.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes the higher city property taxes set in 2025

    He criticized city officials' reluctance to lower the 60-cent rate after a revaluation raised property values.

    Cawley, Goins trade jabs at debate

    Debate / forum transcript · The Mount Airy News · Sep 10, 2026 · mtairynews.com

    “criticism from Goins about higher property taxes imposed on him and other municipal residents in 2025.”
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Public safety

  • Supports a Flock camera ban if citizens want one

    Cawley, Goins trade jabs at debate

    Debate / forum transcript · The Mount Airy News · Sep 10, 2026 · mtairynews.com

    “Goins said he is not opposed to banning Flock cameras in the city, as other localities have done nationwide.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports well-sited data centers using the city's water surplus

    He said data centers could mean lower water rates but need to avoid water, noise and electrical problems.

    Cawley, Goins trade jabs at debate

    Debate / forum transcript · The Mount Airy News · Sep 10, 2026 · mtairynews.com

    “Goins believes such facilities could be a plus for Mount Airy by utilizing its huge water surplus”
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Health & human services

  • Supports local help for homeless residents, including budgeting education

    Cawley, Goins trade jabs at debate

    Debate / forum transcript · The Mount Airy News · Sep 10, 2026 · mtairynews.com

    “It is incumbent among local elected officials to help where they can, he believes. This includes educating folks on how to live on a budget”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports city and county planning projects together from the start

    Cawley, Goins trade jabs at debate

    Debate / forum transcript · The Mount Airy News · Sep 10, 2026 · mtairynews.com

    “His idea of a partnership means everyone sitting down together to plan projects from the start.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Bill Goins on them.

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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