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Blowing Rock council approves regional appointments, debates whether community members can fill economic development seat

Blowing Rock Town Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The council approved appointments to the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee and Tourism Development Authority and voted to reappoint a community member to the Economic Development Commission while debating whether that role must be held by a sitting council member.

The Blowing Rock Town Council approved three appointments during a regular meeting that also included debate over whether certain seats must be filled by sitting council members.

Council members nominated and approved Mayor pro Tim Harwood to the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee to fill the seat previously held by Alyssa Pickett. The nomination was moved, seconded and…

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