P. J. Rathbone

- 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.

High Shoals

Housing Costs

Policing

North Carolina

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Mayor

Buket Urgen

P.J. Rathbone - Ballotpedia

P.J. is currently the mayor of High Shoals. He was elected in 2019 and is serving his first term.

Supports using state grants for community development, as seen in High Shoals' recent $900,000 grant to update homes.

Supports community revitalization through state grants, like the recent $900,000 grant for home renovations in High Shoals.

Supports using state grants to update homes in High Shoals.

As of September 3, 2025, P. J. Rathbone did not have a website or any information online.