Candidates for Hope Mills Board of Commissioners, Part 1

Mark's campaign for Hope Mills Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics. 

As of September 3, 2025, Mark Hess did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Elevra - Mark Hess

Supports preserving historical sites and buildings in the town.

Opposes the current board's decision to extend their terms to four years.

- Supports preserving historical sites and buildings in the town.
- Opposes the current board's decision to extend their terms to four years.

Public Services

Opposes zoning commercial residential properties and wants to be more selective of the types of businesses being put into the town.

Opposes big-box retailers like Walmart locating near houses.

- Opposes zoning commercial residential properties and wants to be more selective of the types of businesses being put into the town.
- Opposes big-box retailers like Walmart locating near houses.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes increasing crime is a major issue.

- Believes increasing crime is a major issue.

Public Safety

Believes traffic issues are a major concern.

- Believes traffic issues are a major concern.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Mark Hess

Believes the town should focus on restoring and preserving existing buildings and historical sites.

- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 