Candidates for Hope Mills Board of Commissioners, Part 1

Ronald was born in Hope Mills at the Reeves Clinic and attended Hope Mills High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from Strayer University.

Ronald served in the US Army and National Guard for more than 30 years. He retired from the military as a first sergeant from an Army Combat Engineer unit. He's also previously worked for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol as a state trooper.

Ronald Starling (Hope Mills Town Council, North Carolina ...

Ronald Starling previously ran for the Hope Mills Town Council in 2015 and 2019 but did not win.

Plans to control spending, protect town employees, and maintain low tax rates.

- Plans to control spending, protect town employees, and maintain low tax rates.

Economy

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Supports adding more cultural amenities to Hope Mills, such as museums, concerts, and other artistic endeavors.

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

- Supports adding more cultural amenities to Hope Mills, such as museums, concerts, and other artistic endeavors.
- Opposes the current board's decision to extend their terms to four years.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Plans to work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to clean state-owned medians.

Supports public transportation as a way to reduce traffic congestion and provide alternative transportation options.

- Plans to work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to clean state-owned medians.
- Supports public transportation as a way to reduce traffic congestion and provide alternative transportation options.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Ronald Starling

Opposes new development projects, including a proposed hotel and ballfields for a new baseball team.

Believes the "greatest challenge is our roads" and plans to work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to improve maintenance and cleanliness.

Ronald previously ran for the Hope Mills Town Council in 2019 but did not win.

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- 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. 