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I grew up in Fletcher, raised by a family that taught me the dignity of hard work and service. As your mayor, I’ve advocated for strong communities, resilient recovery after Hurricane Helene, and real opportunities for working families. Together, we can keep moving WNC forward

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<h2>Meet Preston Blakely!</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/b8beb1b9-2dd1-48f5-95d9-080a8314d183/78b2b34f-ea70-4a15-90f2-b2c779a4e6fb/78b2b34f-ea70-4a15-90f2-b2c779a4e6fb.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4979%2C3604&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>I’m Preston Blakely, and it has been the honor of my life to serve as your mayor here in Fletcher. Over the past five years, we’ve faced challenges and opportunities together, from rebuilding after Hurricane Helene to strengthening our parks, supporting small businesses, and making Fletcher a place where families can thrive.</h3>When I first ran for office, I promised to lead with transparency, accountability, and a commitment to working families. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, but I know there’s more to do. Fletcher is growing, and we must continue to invest in safe neighborhoods, resilient infrastructure, and opportunities that benefit everyone in our community.That’s why I’m running for reelection. With your support, we can keep building on our progress and ensure Fletcher remains a strong, vibrant, and welcoming place for generations to come.

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<h2>Community Involvement</h2><ul><li>AdventHealth Board – Supporting healthcare and community wellness in Henderson County and WNC.</li><li>Thrive – Promoting mental health, housing stability, and recovery services.</li><li>Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina – Mentoring and empowering youth across the region.</li><li>Land of Sky Regional Council – Collaborating with neighboring communities on planning, transportation, and regional initiatives.</li><li>Commission on the Future of NC Elections – Working to strengthen and protect democracy in North Carolina.</li><li>Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) Advisory Committee – Supporting state-level disaster recovery and resilience planning.</li><li>Hunt Policy Fellows (Alumni Network) – Contributing to childhood education, public policy development and statewide leadership.</li></ul>

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<h2>Accomplishments</h2>We are fortunate to have a wonderful staff and Council in Fletcher! Because of them, we have accomplished so much! Listed are the things that we have accomplished over the years!<ul><li>Greenway Expansion<ul><li>Secured major grant funding to expand the Cane Creek Greenway system:<ul><li>$100,000 from the Connecting Communities to State Trails Program</li><li>$293,441 from the Great Trails State Program</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>Parks and Recreation<ul><li>Completed a new multi-court project at Bill Moore Park, adding pickleball, basketball, and tennis courts.</li><li>Repaired and improved Bill Moore Park following Hurricane Helene.</li><li>Farmers Market</li></ul>Town Center Project<ul><li>Continued progress toward developing a Town Center in Fletcher.</li><li>Demolished aging structures</li><li>Sidewalks and lightpoles</li><li>Engineering firm developed several scenarios based on environmental review and analysis on fill requirements</li><li>Updated marketing materials</li><li>Project momentum has been slowed due to NCDOT delays, but planning and preparation are ongoing.</li></ul></li><li>Support for Town Staff<ul><li>Implemented paid family leave (FMLA) for Town employees.</li><li>Conducted a comprehensive pay and classification study that increased salaries across all departments, including administration, police, public works, parks and recreation, and planning.</li></ul><ul><li>Increased pay for Town Staff. Includes administration, parks and recreation, police, public works, and planning.</li></ul></li><li>Fiscal Responsibility<ul><li>Lowered property taxes from 34 cents to 28 cents during revaluation.</li></ul></li><li>Economic Development<ul><li>Welcomed Tageos (2023) – bringing 64 high-paying jobs with an average salary of $70,203 and a $19.25 million investment.</li><li>Welcomed CanvasPrints (2021) – creating 96 high-paying jobs and an $11.5 million investment.</li><li>Relocation and expansion of Rinehart Racing, further investing in Fletcher’s economy.</li></ul></li><li>Hurricane Helene Recovery<ul><li>Partnered with Henderson County to accelerate debris pickup.</li><li>Advocated with state and federal officials for relief support.</li><li>Worked directly with FEMA.</li><li>Established a supply distribution center at Town Hall.</li></ul></li><li>Public Safety<ul><li>Upgraded body cameras and vehicle cameras for Fletcher Police, with costs covered through state funding.</li><li>Installed a new crosswalk at FernLeaf Charter School (across Howard Gap Road) in collaboration with FernLeaf and NCDOT.</li></ul></li></ul>

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<h2>Accolades</h2><ul><li>Catamount 10--Western Carolina University (2025)</li><li>John Lewis Award--MLK Association of Asheville (2025)</li><li>National League of Cities Centennial Under 40 Impact Award (2024)</li><li>North Carolina Early Career Public Servant of the Year (2023)</li><li>North Carolina Attorney General’s Dogwood Award (2023)</li><li>Hunt Policy Fellow (2022)</li><li>Parks and Recreation Volunteer of the Year (2022)</li></ul>

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Hurricane Helene left a lasting mark on Fletcher and the rest of WNC. Families were displaced, businesses hurt, and infrastructure tested. Relief and recovery reamin top priorities, not only in repairing what we lost but in building more resilient. I am committed to advocating for Fletcher to receive resources at the state and federal level. Plus, supporting our neighbors who are still recovering

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We have worked on this for a long time. We are not giving up. I am committed to working with County Commissioners and other stakeholders to push this forward. A new library would provide resources for families, students, and seniors alike. Libraries are community hubs and this vision has been shared by our neighbors alike.

Fletcher residents deserve a cental place to eat, shop, and spend time in town. We have lacked a downtown space that reflects our community for too long. We have made incredible progress in improving downtown Fletcher. Old structures have been demolished, sidewalks and street lamps throughout, and a wonderful clocktower. Finishing this project will strengthen our town and invest in the future.

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The Cane Creek Greenway system is a treasure for our community. Providing connection, recreation, and strengthening our sense of community. We have already received significant grants to expand the greenway. However, there is much more work to be done. With the secured funding we must plan and build. Therefore every resident can enjoy!

Local government only works when the community is invovoled. That is why I have prioritized accessibility and meaningful opportunities for residents to be heard. I believe our strength comes from active engagement with all residents. Decisions must reflect the values and needs of every neighbor.

Re-elect Mayor Preston Blakely — a lifelong Fletcher resident fighting for recovery, growth, and community progress in Fletcher.