John Byrum

Context

Mayor of the Town of Midway, NC (Davidson County), per the town's roster page (midway-nc.gov, retrieved 2026-10-19).

Issues

• FYE 2027 Budget - presided over adoption and the August amendment; championed conservative investing and cybersecurity
• Town Investments and Banking - favors guaranteed, safe investments
• Hebron Cemetery Transfer Request - suggested telling the cemetery committee the request is outside the Town's scope
• Eller Road Rezoning Opposition - urged direct, respectful contact with County Commissioners
• Resolution 03-26 Opposing Property Tax Limits
• Solid Waste Contract - North Davidson Garbage

Log

• 2026-09-22 - Town Council Vision Session - presided; with Hall told the transportation committee the Town opposes a roundabout at Gumtree Road and US 52; favored telling the cemetery committee the request is outside the Town's scope.
• 2026-09-08 - Town Council - presided; read two proclamations; said there will be no quick decision on the Hebron cemetery request; urged courtesy calls to County Commissioners on Resolution 01-27.
• 2026-08-03 - Town Council - presided; read the Fall Litter Sweep proclamation.
• 2026-07-13 - Town Council - presided; referred the Kanah Court Airbnb concerns to counsel and the Town Manager.
• 2026-06-01 - Town Council - presided; gave the invocation; read the Flag Day proclamation; Budget Ordinance 26-02 and Fee Schedule 26-03 adopted.
• 2026-05-04 - Town Council - presided; read the Memorial Day proclamation; commended Town Manager Hall on his first budget.
• 2026-04-23 - Town Council Budget Work Session - presided; supported a 2% employer 401(k) contribution for staff.
• 2026-04-06 - Town Council - presided; flagged the County event conflict that moved the April 16 budget workshop to April 23.
• 2026-03-19 - Town Council Budget Work Session - presided; supported generous school STEAM grants; asked for a bank-by-bank investment overview and favors guaranteed investments.
• 2026-02-19 - Town Council Vision Session - presided at the Vision Session; raised cybersecurity as a budget priority and urged caution about ending apartment garbage service.
• 2026-01-05 - Town Council - presided; gave the invocation and pledge.