Eddie Burks to file for election in Asheboro Mayor race

Numerous changes in leadership from Raleigh to Washington mark the beginning of the new year. With both Mayor David Smith’s decision not to seek re-election and City Manager John Ogburn’s announced retirement, 2025 will also see changes in leadership in Asheboro. These two men deserve tremendous thanks for their commitment and dedication in guiding Asheboro through the challenges of rising up from a city once noted as dying to thriving today.

The City of Asheboro has long been blessed with citizens willing to represent every area of our growing municipality with both elected service on City Council as well as volunteer service with numerous civic and charitable organizations. It has been a unique privilege to serve alongside these good people. When Forbes declared Asheboro as the fourth fastest dying city in America, it was only considering numbers and not people. 

Relationships developed locally and across the state have proven to play important roles in the success of our All-America city. As we move forward in transitioning from a small city to a regional partner, pivotal to the success of North Carolina, it is imperative that our leadership have a solid foundation built upon trust, fiscal responsibility and a vision that looks forward to the coming decades of a rapidly developing state. 

It has truly been an honor to serve this city, which I love, since 2007. Please consider the condition of Asheboro then to where we are today. Most will say that our growth has been in the right direction and there is now a sense of pride in where we live, work and play. With much work yet to do as we move forward, I humbly ask for the trust of the people to serve as the next Mayor of the City of Asheboro.

Eddie Burks  

Asheboro City Council Member