Incumbent Jonathan White is running for reelection to Mebane City Council. He has served on the council since 2021. White works full-time in the semiconductor industry, focusing on making artificial intelligence chips. He is the director of Research and Development at Synopsys Corp, having worked there since 2004. Previous civic activity includes serving as chairman of NC State EDE Strategic Advisory Board and serving as board member and treasurer of Bradford Academy of Mebane.

In an email statement sent to Elon News Network, White said that he is committed to his service on the council, and that he loves helping Mebane residents through his role. He said he uses his position to keep Mebane residents informed, sending monthly emails detailing major decisions made at council meetings.

“An informed Mebane is a strong Mebane,” White wrote.

He said he has carefully evaluated all rezoning and land use issues, weighing pros and cons to make decisions for Mebane.

Incumbent Tim Bradley is running for reelection to Mebane City Council. He has served on the council since 1993. Bradley has served as a Mebane Volunteer Firefighter since 1974. He has previously served as assistant state fire marshal and as the executive director of the NC State Firefighters Association. Bradley received the Long Leaf Pine Award in 2012, the highest recognition of state service granted by the North Carolina Office of the Governor.

While serving on Mebane City Council, Bradley has supported Mebane parks. He led the drive to preserve Cates Farm Park, a 54-acre property with two miles of hiking trails and an all wood playground. In an email statement sent to Elon News Network, Bradley said he supports a strong and historic downtown as Mebane’s core, supporting infrastructure and growth in the downtown area. Bradley said he listens to citizen comments before making a decision, believing that all citizens should have an equal voice.

Incumbent Montreena Hadley is running for reelection to Mebane City Council. She has served on the council since 2021. Hadley has served as a director and officer for the City of Mebane Planning Department for 19 years. Hadley has served on the NC Chapter of the American Planning Association and the NC Retired Governmental Employees’ Association. Hadley received the Joe Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.

Hadley has 30 years of local government experience. In an email statement sent to Elon News Network, Hadley said she will continue her work on ensuring positive growth while meeting resident needs. Hadley said she will work to listen to the citizens of Mebane and ensure their voices are heard. With her local government experience, she said she understands the importance of planning for and maintaining infrastructure, and will use her position to advocate for and support city infrastructure.