Eddie Burks is from Asheboro, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in broadcast communications from Western Carolina University and a master of education degree in speech communication from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He lives with his wife, Andra.

Council member Burks

Eddie is the owner of The Burks Agency, LLC, where he has worked since 2003. He previously worked in media as on-air and voice talent, and later transitioned into advertising sales and management.

Eddie Burks (Mayor of Asheboro, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Eddie previously served as Mayor of Franklinville from 1987 to 1989. He was elected to the Asheboro City Council in 2007, where he still serves.

Believes in "smart financial decisions with common sense approaches" to foster growth and achieve the status of an All-America City.

- Believes in "smart financial decisions with common sense approaches" to foster growth and achieve the status of an All-America City.

Economy

Supports investing in recreational amenities, the arts, community concerts, and services for all ages to attract new jobs and develop city pride.

- Supports investing in recreational amenities, the arts, community concerts, and services for all ages to attract new jobs and develop city pride.

Public Services

As a city council member, supported cleaning up certain areas, investing public resources to encourage private investments in downtown revitalization, and improving quality of life amenities to attract industries and retailers.

Supports using public resources to encourage private investment in downtown revitalization and expanding quality-of-life amenities to attract businesses.

- Supports using public resources to encourage private investment in downtown revitalization and expanding quality-of-life amenities to attract businesses.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 8, 2025, Eddie Burks’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Eddie Burks

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.