The filing period for municipal elections in North Carolina is now over.
Boone’s Mayor Tim Futrelle is not seeking re-election this year.
He took office during the pandemic and, more recently, helped guide the town’s response to the historic flooding from Helene.
Now, he says he wants to spend more time with his wife and children.
“Over 25 years ... we've built a family here. We've built our livelihood here,” he says. “I just can't be more grateful for what the community has done for us. I've been so proud and humbled to be able to serve.”
Futrelle did not rule out a future run for office.
Mayor Pro Tem Dalton George was the only candidate to file for Futrelle’s seat.
The Watauga County towns of Blowing Rock. Beech Mountain and Seven Devils also have municipal elections this year.