Melinda Zimmerman

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Melinda Zimmerman – Step Up for Valdese

Melinda Zimmerman is from Valdese, North Carolina. She attended Valdese Elementary and Junior High Schools and graduated from East Burke High School. She has a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives with her husband, Barry, and their two sons in Valdese. She attends First United Methodist Church in Valdese.

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Melinda is a retired pharmacist. She worked at Broughton Hospital, where she served as staff pharmacist and Director of Pharmacy. 

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Melinda is currently a council member for Valdese, Ward 2. She was appointed to fill an unexpired term in January 2025.

Aims to identify economic development opportunities for Valdese.

Supports continued progress on public safety facilities.

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