“I am enthusiastic about the future of Newton, look forward to it and just look forward to partnering with citizens and businesses in Newton to help Newton reach it’s potential,”
Catawba Mayor Donald “Duck” Robinson is facing a challenge from Shannon Dishman. Incumbent Councilmen Donnie Allen and Carroll Yount are running for reelection while Cynthia Evans and Amanda Drum Stewart
The races in Newton for mayor and city council have attracted the most interest by far. Three candidates are running for mayor – incumbent Eddie Haupt, business owner Jeff Allen