City Officials
Elected officials for Gastonia — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
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Demetrios Koutsoupias
Council Member2024–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
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Glenn Silverman
Council Member2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
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James (Jim) Gallagher
Mayor Pro Tem / Council Member2015–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
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Angela Dreher
Council Member2025–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
1 news mention
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Jennifer M. Stepp
Council Member2017–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
1 news mention
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Donyel Barber
Council Member2019–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Former Officials (5)
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Cheryl L. Littlejohn
Ward 4 Council Member2025–2025
Served until Dec 2025
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David R. Kirlin
Ward 2 Council MemberServed until Dec 2025
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Charles Odom
Ward 4 Council Member2019–2024
Served until Dec 2024
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Robert Kellogg
Ward 1 Council Member2015–2024
Served until Apr 2024
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Walker E. Reid III
Mayor2017–2023
Served until Dec 2023
Boards & Commissions
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DeAnna Murphree
Planning CommissionerCHS
Carl Harris, Sr.
Planning Commissioner2 news mentions
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Megan Chapman
Planning CommissionerCG
Chad Ghorley
Planning CommissionerKF
Kristie Ferguson
Planning CommissionerJH
Jeff Howe
Planning CommissionerJAC
Julie Ann Coffey
Planning CommissionerDW