Richard DeMott
Mayor Pro Tem

I was pleased to be a member of the drafting committee of the Vision Statement for the Town, adopted January 16, 2001. I remain committed to this Vision Statement. These two sections express what I feel are most important to all of us:

"The Town of Seven Devils is a residential and recreational community whose citizens and governance are committed to managing its growth, with a primary focus on owner-occupied single-family homes and on the preservation and enhancement of the distinctive and irreplaceable beauty of its mountain setting.

"The Town of Seven Devils is committed to managing its expenditures to ensure maximum benefit to its taxpayers. Primary focus is on services that provide for public health and safety."

My previous experience related to Town activities includes the following:

• Property owner since 1985
• Full-time resident since 1997
• Service on Town committees:
  • Personnel
  • Comprehensive Land Use Planning
  • Tree Protection
  • Public Works (Water and Roads)
  • Planning Board (two appointments)
  • Town Council (appointment to fill unexpired term; elected to four-year term 2003)
  • Chair, Town of Seven Devils Board of Adjustment

• Chair, Watauga River Conservation Partners, Chapter of the W.N.C. Alliance
• Board of Directors, MountainKeepers
• Member, Watauga County water and Sewer Study Committee