Marla Thompson - Mayor of Long View

Marla G. Thompson attended Catawba Valley Community College. She lives with her husband, Kyle, and her two kids in Long View.

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Marla is the owner and designer at the WoodShak, a woodworking business.

Marla previously ran for an at-large seat on the Catawba County Commission in 2022 but did not win.

11/04/2025 official municipal election results - catawba

2026 Elections - Candidate Committees

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Marla previously served as the mayor of Long View. She served two terms from 2017-2025.

Supported economic development growth for small businesses through investment, grants, and partnerships with regional organizations.

- Supported economic development growth for small businesses through investment, grants, and partnerships with regional organizations.

Economy

Supported continued growth of programs and services for youth, seniors, and veterans.

Supported investment in road repairs, parks, and technology upgrades.

- Supported continued growth of programs and services for youth, seniors, and veterans.
- Supported investment in road repairs, parks, and technology upgrades.

Public Services

As of January 2, 2026, Marla G. Thompson did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Supported ensuring community policing partnerships.

Planned to provide police and fire departments "with the resources they need".

Supported building community engagement programs for youth mentorship.

- Supported ensuring community policing partnerships.
- Planned to provide police and fire departments "with the resources they need".
- Supported building community engagement programs for youth mentorship.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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As of January 2, 2026, Marla G. Thompson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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