Bennie Brookshire

Running for City Council in Mount Holly

218 Rose Street

(704)827-1816

Profile

Date of Birth: July 7, 1934
Party Affiliation: Republican

Background

First time candidate for public office

Any charges (other than traffic violations) against you: No

Job: Partially retired, sell antique car parts

Voting Record

Family: Married to Shirley Taylor Brookshire, and three children, Susan Allen, Bennie Jr. and Janet Brookshire, and three grandchildren, Robert Brookshire, Matthew Brookshire and Jessica Allen

1. How do you expect to handle growth in Mount Holly?

- Keep the city streets and sidewalks clean

- Encourage businesses to keep their places attractive

- Keep signage attractive and uniform.

2. Do you worry about crime in Mount Holly?

If elected, with time, I would better understand how the Police Department functions. I would encourage programs to educate children on crime prevention through or with parents’ participation.

3. What can the city do to help the downtown area continue to grow?

My recommendation is to:

- Attract new restaurants for downtown

- Improve sidewalks and streets beyond Main Street.

- Attract new retail business for the downtown.

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