Dylan Hale, candidate for Apex Town Council

Residents will vote for the mayor and two Town Council members in Apex this year.

Mayor Jacques Gilbert, elected in 2019, is running unopposed, while incumbents Terry Mahaffey and Arno Zegerman face challengers Tayon Williams Dancy, Dylan Hale and Gregory Lyon.

Early voting for the Nov. 7 election began Oct. 19 and runs until Nov. 4.

For information about voting, Election Day, and precincts, residents can visit the state Board of Elections, ncsbe.gov, or the Wake County Board of Elections, wake.gov.

Name: Dylan Hale

Age: 54

Residence: 202 Nottinghill Walk

Occupation/Employer: President, Hale Family Real Estate

Education: USMC, some college

Political or civic experience: Founding member and corporate sponsor of 100 Men Who Give a Damn

Campaign website: Haleforapex.com

Tell us why you’re running to serve Apex. Why should voters trust you in this position?

I am running to bring balance to our town government and provide a voice for the moderate and conservative citizens of our town.

What is the town of Apex doing right to manage growth? What could be improved?

We need to slow down the growth until we have the infrastructure to support it.

If elected, how would you approach an existing or new issue differently from your fellow council members?

The current council has approved two tax hikes in two years. I will vote no to any further tax increases.

How do you plan to make local government in Apex more inclusive and equitable for all residents in the town who feel their voices are underrepresented?

Apex government is currently comprised of 50% black or LGBTQ elected officials. We are doing great on that front already. A vote for me will add a disabled veteran to the Town Council.

Please list any endorsements you’ve received.

NC House Representative Erin Pare has endorsed me.

If there is anything you would like to add, please do so here.

I’ll vote to slow our growth, stop further tax hikes, and use a small part of our operating fund to support our local Police Department.

This story was originally published October 19, 2023 at 5:09 PM.

Kristen Johnson

The News & Observer

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Kristen Johnson is a local government reporter covering Durham for The News & Observer. She previously covered Cary and western Wake County. Prior to coming home to the Triangle, she reported for The Fayetteville Observer and spent time covering politics and culture in Washington, D.C. She is an alumna of UNC at Charlotte and American University.