City & town
Mayor, City of Mount Airy
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The mayor leads the city of Mount Airy, presides over its governing board and represents it.
Nonpartisan.
Taxes & budget
Bill GoinsNo party listed
- Opposes the higher city property taxes set in 2025
Jon CawleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Public safety
Bill GoinsNo party listed
- Supports a Flock camera ban if citizens want one
Jon CawleyNo party listed
- Supports a balanced approach to Flock license-plate cameras
Economy & jobs
Bill GoinsNo party listed
- Supports well-sited data centers using the city's water surplus
Jon CawleyNo party listed
- Supports local rules for data centers
Roads & infrastructure
Bill GoinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jon CawleyNo party listed
- Supports county waiving landfill fees for city flood debris
Health & human services
Bill GoinsNo party listed
- Supports local help for homeless residents, including budgeting education
Jon CawleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Bill GoinsNo party listed
- Supports city and county planning projects together from the start
Jon CawleyNo party listed
- Supports more county cooperation with city projects
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.