City Officials
Elected officials for Gaston County — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Chad Brown
Chairman (Riverbend Township)2022–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Bob Hovis
Vice-Chair (Crowders Mountain Township)2024–2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Jim Bailey
Commissioner (South Point Township)2024–2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Cathy Cloninger
Commissioner (Dallas Township)2022–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Allen R. Fraley
Commissioner (Cherryville Township)2024–2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Tom Keigher
Commissioner (Gastonia Township)2022–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Scott Shehan
Commissioner (Gastonia Township)2024–2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)