Salisbury Voter Guide
About the 2025 Salisbury Election
Tuesday, Nov. 4 : Election Day (Polls open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
• Find your Election Day polling place
WHAT DOES THE CITY COUNCIL DO?
Members of the Salisbury City Council make a wide range of decisions affecting your life.
The City Council sets policies and priorities, and oversees the many functions of local government, including:
• The Police & Fire Departments
• Economic & Community Development
• Anti-Discrimination Ordinances
• Appointments to Boards & Committees
• Water & Waste Disposal
• Tax Rates & the City Budget
• Affordable Housing
• Streets, Sidewalks & Road Repair
• City Govt. Employee Wages & Benefits
• Recreation, Parks & Arts Programs
ABOUT THE ELECTION FOR SALISBURY MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is the governing body of the City of Salisbury. The Council is comprised of five members who are elected on a non-partisan basis. Each Council member serves at-large and represents the entire City. As a result of a 2023 referendum, starting with the 2025 election the mayor will serve a four-year term, while the four City Council seats will begin to stagger. The two highest vote-getters will serve four-year terms, while the remaining two council members will serve two-year terms.
Links to learn about candidates for Salisbury City Council:
VIDEO: Salisbury Candidate Forum 2025 (Center for NC Politics & Public Service)
Salisbury municipal candidates talk goals (Salisbury Post)
CANDIDATES FOR SALISBURY MAYOR
Tamara Sheffield
CANDIDATES FOR SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL (4 SEATS)
Gemale A. Black
Shanikka Gadson-Harris
Carlton Jackson
Susan Wear Kluttz
Adrian Maldonado, Jr.
Harry (Mac) McLaughlin
David Post
Nina Thomas
Questions about Salisbury’s election?
Contact the Rowan County Board of Elections at 704-216-8140