Vince Hancock
Candidate for Commissioner, Town of Pilot Mountain
Background
- Occupation
- Pilot Mountain town commissioner
Appointed to the Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners in February 2026. He retired in December 2025 after 33 years with the federal government and serves on the town's Planning and Zoning Board.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to pay off debts the town owes
ReportFive contend for vacant commissioner seat in Pilot MountainNews coverage · The Mount Airy News · Feb 9, 2026 · mtairynews.com
“paying debts owed by the town, and setting the right path forward through transparency and accountability.”
Government & transparency
Proposes whistleblower reporting channels beyond the town manager
ReportNewest Pilot Mountain commissioner urges transparency reformsNews coverage · The Mount Airy News · Apr 30, 2026 · mtairynews.com
“it needs to be revised to include additional reporting channels beyond the town manager.”
Proposes wider notice of town bids, including in water bills
ReportNewest Pilot Mountain commissioner urges transparency reformsNews coverage · The Mount Airy News · Apr 30, 2026 · mtairynews.com
“suggesting the town consider including announcements in water bills.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Vince Hancock on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Surry County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Full strength: Pilot Mountain board selects Hancock to fill vacancy
News coverage · The Mount Airy News · Mar 2, 2026 · mtairynews.com
- Five contend for vacant commissioner seat in Pilot Mountain
News coverage · The Mount Airy News · Feb 9, 2026 · mtairynews.com
- Newest Pilot Mountain commissioner urges transparency reforms
News coverage · The Mount Airy News · Apr 30, 2026 · mtairynews.com
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