Mary has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas. She lives in Apex, North Carolina, with her sons. She is a volunteer with the Raleigh Boychoir and has fostered dogs for a local rescue organization.

Four Candidates Emerge in Apex Town Council Race as Two ...

Mary is a substitute teacher and former journalist. She started her career as an award-winning journalist covering North Carolina state news. After moving to Apex in the mid-90s, she stepped away from journalism and became a substitute teacher. 

Mary's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Advocates for a Taxpayer Bill of Rights and "Truth about Taxes" meetings, where residents can collaborate with the council on financial matters.

Supports addressing the financial impacts of growth, such as rising taxes and costs, that affect small businesses and families, and prioritizing local entrepreneurs over corporate programs.

- Advocates for a Taxpayer Bill of Rights and "Truth about Taxes" meetings, where residents can collaborate with the council on financial matters.
- Supports addressing the financial impacts of growth, such as rising taxes and costs, that affect small businesses and families, and prioritizing local entrepreneurs over corporate programs.

Economy

Supports preserving Apex's history and charm by reducing overdevelopment and ensuring new projects include green spaces.

- Supports preserving Apex's history and charm by reducing overdevelopment and ensuring new projects include green spaces.

Public Services

Opposes plans that prioritize more homes over infrastructure, saying it "jacks up taxes while traffic clogs our streets and neighborhood character fades."

- Opposes plans that prioritize more homes over infrastructure, saying it "jacks up taxes while traffic clogs our streets and neighborhood character fades."

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in creating affordable communities with great schools, safe neighborhoods, and beautiful surroundings.

- Believes in creating safe neighborhoods.

Public Safety

Plans to ensure roads and schools are built to keep pace with new homes.

- Plans to ensure roads and schools are built to keep pace with new homes.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Mary Miskimon

Mary Miskimon has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives in Apex, North Carolina, with her two sons. She is a volunteer with the Raleigh Boychoir and has fostered dogs for a local rescue organization.

Mary is a small business owner and former journalist. She started her career as an award-winning journalist covering North Carolina state news. After moving to Apex in the mid-90s, she stepped away from journalism after the birth of her sons and became a substitute teacher. 

Mary Miskimon's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Supports preserving Apex's history and charm by reducing overdevelopment and ensuring new projects reflect local roots and include green spaces.

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 