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 18th
at the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce. 
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