Patrick Bolger, candidate for mayor of Zebulon, NC
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Two people are seeking to become Zebulon’s next mayor.
Mayor Robert Matheny isn’t running for another term, leaving both Commissioner Glenn York and challenger Patrick Bolger looking to become the town’s next mayor.
Early voting in the Nov. 2 election runs through Oct. 30.
To find polling places and full details on early voting, visit wakevotesearly.com or contact the Board of Elections at 919-404-4040 or voter@wakegov.com
Name: Patrick Bolger
Age: 49
Residence: 1237 Braemar Highland Drive
Occupation: EMT
Education: High School
Political or civic experience: none
Campaign website: none
In August, Zebulon Mayor Robert Matheny ordered a mask mandate unlike some other Wake County towns. Do you agree with this decision?
Yes, as someone who works in health care, I am aware of the growing number of people being infected with the delta variant. Action on the side of prevention is never the wrong decision.
What is Zebulon doing right, and wrong, on managing growth?
Zebulon is not keeping up with growth in regards to our infrastructure. I hear many of our townspeople complain about new neighborhoods being developed in Zebulon but no new roads, or existing roads not being improved..
If elected, what would your two or three priorities be during your first year in office?
Bring new business to our town. Find ways that Zebulon can help with the lack of proper mental health care in our state. Improve our infrastructure.
What unique skills or life perspective would you bring to city governance?
My life and my experience have given me a strong ability to prioritize and organize tasks that can be accomplished in timely manners. I also have the ability to communicate with people in ways that can facilitate compromise.
This story was originally published October 16, 2021 at 1:16 PM with the headline "Patrick Bolger, candidate for mayor of Zebulon, NC."