City & town

Commissioner, Town of Pilot Mountain

Vote for: 2
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the governing board of the town of Pilot Mountain, which adopts its budget and ordinances.

Nonpartisan.

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Milton Cobb

No party listed

IT specialist and security analyst

The gist

Supports more diverse representation on town boards
Supports infrastructure work around Depot Street and downtown approaches

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Supports more diverse representation on town boards
Five contend for vacant commissioner seat in Pilot Mountain
News coverage · The Mount Airy News · Feb 9, 2026 · mtairynews.com
“he believes the boards are not diverse and that as a Black man, he can provide a perspective on issues that has been lost.”
Supports infrastructure work around Depot Street and downtown approaches
Five contend for vacant commissioner seat in Pilot Mountain
News coverage · The Mount Airy News · Feb 9, 2026 · mtairynews.com
“He also wants to address infrastructure needs in his Depot Street neighborhood and surrounding areas that tourists use to access downtown.”

Diane M. Cook

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

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Vince Hancock

No party listedIncumbent

Pilot Mountain town commissioner

The gist

Pledges to pay off debts the town owes
Proposes whistleblower reporting channels beyond the town manager
Proposes wider notice of town bids, including in water bills

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Pledges to pay off debts the town owes
Five contend for vacant commissioner seat in Pilot Mountain
News 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.”
Proposes whistleblower reporting channels beyond the town manager
Newest Pilot Mountain commissioner urges transparency reforms
News 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
Newest Pilot Mountain commissioner urges transparency reforms
News coverage · The Mount Airy News · Apr 30, 2026 · mtairynews.com
“suggesting the town consider including announcements in water bills.”

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