Hope Mills Bee

10/14/2025

Was the crowd sparse because 1. the town is running exceptionally well and everyone is happy (the Bellflowers Posit) 2. people know what they will hear from the same people doing the same things for years (the Hamilton Posit) or 3. not many townspeople think the incumbents (half the panel) would listen (the Henderson Posit)?

It's a mix of all three, to be sure, but it's interesting to see that people in power don't seem to have any idea of what people who aren't in charge (even if they are running for office) think, and even though the person in charge in this question was a person without power two years ago.

Those running in this year’s municipal elections in Hope Mills gathered at the town’s Recreation Center on Saturday for a candidate forum.

10/09/2025

7 Days Until Early Voting!

"Silence until discovery is a bet against your credibility." The Hope Mills audit, which began two months ago, was only recently revealed to the public through the newspaper. Many are left wondering why they had to find out through the media, rather than directly from our town's leadership. As the Hope Mills Town Mayor, I'm committed to transparency and accountability. That means reporting to the town when something negative occurs just like we would when we talk about the positive! Leaders don't need to be perfect, they just need to be honest. Let's make our voices heard in 7 days at early voting! Track our campaign progress and let's bring change to Hope Mills!

10/09/2025

Last night, multiple experienced professionals on the town board and staff voted to censure a commissioner.

They lack the professionalism and humanity to contact that commissioner before they brought the subject up. They don't put it on the agenda. They invite plenty of people to see the spectacle.

They will tell you over and over they are striving for transparency. When they do, it's just fantasy, like anonymous hearsay reports online and them thinking they are strong "leaders."

The ones in charge can't even be honest and professional with the others that are on the board or staff with them.

Do you really expect them to be honest with you?

10/08/2025

Do you believe the town board and the staff behind writing the censure made a good case for censuring Commissioner Craver last night?

10/06/2025

Watch the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting LIVE at 7:00p.m
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10/01/2025

Seems like if you've drawn up design concepts, then public input is superfluous, unless you want to create some form of the same park the town has already designed. But you can enjoy it for years to come. All you gotta do is be pozzitive and agree to only agree, no matter what.

🌳 Shaping the Future of Hope Mills Lake Park – Together! ⛵️🛶

Your voice matters as we plan exciting upgrades and new features for Hope Mills Lake Park. The East Group has created three unique design concepts for the park’s expansion, and now it’s time to share your feedback in person.

🗓️ Public Input Meeting
📅 Thursday, October 30th
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Hope Mills Recreation Center – Community Room

Come out, review the design concepts, and let us know what matters most to you. Together, we can create a park the whole community will enjoy for years to come! 💬✨

09/29/2025

Lots of special meetings and closed sessions lately. Here's another. At this rate, they might not meet at all after the election and a lot of staff will be enjoying flex days.

Watch the Board of Commissioners Special Meeting LIVE at 6:00p.m
https://www.facebook.com/hopemillsnc/
www.youtube.com/c/townofhopemillsnc

09/25/2025

Social media makes government more responsive....when that government is equipped and willing to be responsive. Sometimes they have no interest in anything but protecting the entrenched status quo.

Keep posting. They’re listening. And taking action.

09/25/2025

The Town of Hope Mills is under an investigation by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor, according to public records.

09/22/2025