Saturday's Internet Edition, May 17, 2008.
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| Area residents listen to candidates at a forum at Davie Senior Services. - Photo by Robin Snow |
That’s why DebraStanley is seeking the office of Mayor of Mocksville.
For the past 10 years, that job has been held by Dr. Francis W. Slate, who is seeking reelection in the Nov. 6 vote.
Slate moved to Mocksville in 1958, and is a retired surgeon after 32 years at Davie County Hospital. He was a county commissioner for 12 years, and spent 10 years as a member of the town board before his predecessor, Nick Mando, asked him to seek the office of mayor, one he has held since that time.
Stanly moved to Mocksville 20 years ago, and with husband Glenn, raised her children here.
Why did she file to be mayor?
“I didn’t feel like anyone should go unopposed,” she said. “There needs to be a choice.”
Stanley owns Almost Home Child Care on South Main Street. She has 16 employees on two shifts, and said she has seen the needs of people through her business.
“When I opened the business, I didn’t know the community well. I’ve seen grandparents helping care for their grandchildren. I see people’s needs.”
She agrees with Slate that town staff is doing a good job. She’s proud of their accomplishments and shares their plans.
In a forum at Davie Senior Services earlier this month, Slate said that Mocksville’s tax rate has decreased.
“The important thing to recognize is our tax base has grown ... subscribe to the Davie County Enterprise Record, P.O. Box 99, Mocksville, N.C. 27028.