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Mayor, City of Lincolnton

Jill Tipton

Candidate for Mayor, City of Lincolnton

Republican

Background

Occupation
Lincolnton City Council member (Ward 3)

Lincolnton City Council member for Ward 3, a seat she has held for one term.

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Documented positions

Economy & jobs

  • Proposed a six-month moratorium on data center applicationsIn office

    The motion failed on the mayor's tie-breaking vote at the Sept. 3, 2026 meeting; she then voted for a moratorium through Jan. 1, 2027, which passed.

    Council votes on data center pause

    News coverage · Lincoln Times-News · Sep 4, 2026 · lincolntimesnews.com

    “Council first voted on a motion by Jill Tipton to follow the city planning department's recommendation for a six-month moratorium”
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