Many candidates are running unopposed in Cherryville this year. Nonetheless, The Gazette asked each candidate a round of questions ahead of election day. Here is a look at what they had to say.

Name: Wade Stroupe

Age: 61

Political Party affiliation: Republican (Cherryville election is non-partisan)

How long have you lived in your city of residence? Life-long, 61 years

Have you ever held elected office before? If so, which positions and when?

Elected for two terms - Mayor of Cherryville (1999-2003)

Why did you decide to run in this election?

I have been considering running for the office of mayor for several years

What are the top two issues facing your municipality that you hope to tackle and how will you do that?

This may best be summed up by my mission statement in running for

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