Bryant Crisp has served on the Gibsonville Board of Alderman for the past four years and is now running for Gibsonville mayor. Crisp is an Alamance County native, graduating from Cummings High School.

Crisp said he wanted to run for mayor to help guide the initiatives he has been putting into place as an alderman.

Crisp is committed to implementing certain capital projects, such as the construction of a new library and police station. He also said he wanted to revitalize the town’s playgrounds and improve walkability. He said improving the culture of the town is a big priority for him because the town is becoming more diverse.

“It’s a changing demographic, it’s becoming more diverse, and we want to welcome all the cultures to show and express themselves and feel like a part of this community, just like everyone else,” Crisp said. “I want to be intentional about giving people that space.”

Darian Smith is running for Gibsonville mayor and has lived in Alamance County since a young age. He has been on the Child Fatality Council and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in Randolph County since 2020.

Smith is pursuing a master’s degree in Financial Services from the University of North Carolina, Pembroke. Smith said Gibsonville’s previous mayor’s retirement inspired him to run. Smith said he understands politics and how to talk to people.

He said he prioritizes downtown Gibsonville and wants to give out grants to local businesses to help them grow their revenue.

He said that as Gibsonville attracts a younger demographic, he wants to provide opportunities for them.

“I don’t want people driving all the way to Burlington or downtown Graham just to have fun or have a drink,” Smith said. “There’s definitely enough people coming in that I feel like downtown Gibsonville should be more thriving than it is.”