The State of Morrisville 2013



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Jackie Holcombe Announces Re-Election Campaign

  

MORRISVILLE, NC (July 10, 2013) – Morrisville Mayor Jackie Holcombe, a strong, effective leader on issues important to residents and local businesses, today announced her campaign for re-election.  A 24 year resident of the Triangle, she has been a consistent and at times outspoken advocate for public safety, improvements to Morrisville’s transportation network and fiscally responsible budgeting.  During her first term in office, Mayor Holcombe has maintained a high public profile, overseeing a number of positive changes to include:  the Town’s AAA bond rating upgrade, advances in historic preservation, creation of an award winning Town Center Plan, national accreditation of both Police and Fire departments and execution of the Parks and Recreation bonds approved by voters in 2004.  “Whether advocating for common sense gun safety measures or working to promote an inclusive sense of community, Mayor Holcombe has demonstrated leadership we have come to expect in a full-time public servant,” offered Breckenridge resident Melody Kruse.  “I am confident that she will continue to represent our interests.”

Addressing head-on the challenges of the past 4 years, Mayor Holcombe’s attention to sound public policy, transparent government, community outreach and exemplary customer service helped maintain a strong, welcoming Town image during the Great Recession.   Serving as President of the Wake County Mayors Association in 2012, she further strengthened relationships between the Town of Morrisville and its 11 neighboring municipalities.  “Mayor Jackie Holcombe is one tough cookie,” offered Ridgemont resident Bob Butler. “In spite of Town Council challenges, she has been steadfast in making Morrisville a town that we citizens can be proud of.  She represents the people of Morrisville, even those who disagree with her, with a leadership style that combines empathy with all views with a strong idea of what the majority of the people of Morrisville want for their quality of life in our town.”

The Mayor has concentrated her first term on those issues important to residents and the business community….. long-range transportation funding plan, a sustainable fiscal philosophy, maintaining the public’s safety, a welcoming sense of community, park expansion and creation of the highly anticipated town center.  “I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the Town of Morrisville and take pride in our diverse community’s progress these past 4 years,” Mayor Holcombe commented.  “During my first term, we have moved forward on a number of long-term initiatives.  I am committed to continuing that forward momentum with a full campaign that begins today.” 

Mayor Holcombe was recently featured in 919Magazine and is a former recipient of the Triangle Access Award from the Alliance of Disability Advocates.  She currently serves as a member of the Morrisville-Cary joint issues committee, is the Town’s CAMPO representative, was a founding member of the Morrisville Community Fund and spearheaded creation of a local Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation Funding.  Recently, and after years of delay, Mayor Holcombe was proud to execute the sale of bonds approved in 2004 for construction of the RTP cricket complex.  She looks forward to strengthening the Heart of the Triangle’s newly created interfaith coalition and expanding the work being done on historic preservation.  The former owner of BuckwheatHull.com, she takes pride in the continued success of the small business, now a part of Morrisville’s non-profit Life Experiences, Inc.  Jackie Holcombe attended the University of Florida, College of Engineering and is married with two adult daughters.   Mayor Holcombe will deliver her annual State of the Town address on July 18^th at the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce.